DJS COMMUNITY DETENTION OFFICER I

Capital South Region 

1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 120

Largo, MD 20774

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

 The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Community Detention Officer I, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

 The Community Detention (CD) Program is a statewide alternative to detention program that allows a youth to be in the community on court-ordered home detention as opposed to being placed in secure confinement pending a court appearance. Youth in the program are subject to enhanced treatment and supervision through electronic monitoring, face-to-face and telephone contacts, and daily telephone contacts by the Community Detention Officer (CDO). The Command Center provides additional treatment coverage twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) by monitoring alerts and working with the CDOs, police, DJS staff, and stakeholders when violations occur.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

 Experience: One (1) year of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.

 Notes:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.

 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer specialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:

• Three years of experience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.
• Experience supervising youth in a juvenile facility.
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures of the juvenile court system.

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:

    U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status

    Must be at least 21 years of age

    A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing

    An oral interview, and

    Physical and psychological examinations.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail submissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name, the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Recruitment Team, Recruitment#

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.