Deputy Director of Pretrial Release Services Program

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This position is responsible for the management and operations of the Pretrial Release Services Program (“Program”). It involves planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating line operations. In addition, serves as the principal Deputy to the Director, and functions as the Director in his or her absence. The position assists the Director, ex officio, as requested or as necessary in administrative and staff functions.

It involves skills to assess the current operations in relation to broader needs to address systemic issues relating to the Program. The position will assist to develop, implement, monitor/expedite, and evaluate initiatives, agendas, and projects involving the Program.

• Provides supervision and evaluation of personnel.
• Establishes and maintains training compatible to the Department’s needs and individualized pretrial staff training needs.
• Provides assistance to the Director of Pretrial Services Program (“Program”) in the standardization of operational aspects of the Program so that Program and the staff work cohesively in providing effective and measurable pretrial services.
• Directly responsible for activities of the Program’s operations.
• Keeps abreast of professional literature recommending innovative approaches and/or programs to the Director for inclusion into operational functions.
• Identifies and resolves problems that would not require the Director's direct involvement. Problems are addressed in accordance with priorities, policies, discretion, and commitments of Program’s and Director’s goals.
• Works to develop and maintain the planning, organization, and coordination of operations and activities of the Program.
• Develops and maintains an effective training program.
• Develops plans to implement various initiatives for the Program for review and approval by the Director.
• Assists in the supervision of specific programs, sub-programs or operational units.
• Promotes public interest in the Program through engagement with the community and impacted individuals.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience leading and facilitating evidence-based policies in identifying national best practices to drive system improvements, with a focus on pretrial and/or parole and probation, decarceration, and/or equitable practices; With two (2) years of training/education staff and community members on topics related to pretrial services and related topics. 

• Experience developing grant proposals and funding narratives, including implementation to various stakeholders through statistical analysis and/or accessible formatted aids. 
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or Legal & Ethical Studies.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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