ADMINISTRATOR I

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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 nearly 12,000 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.

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Senior Instructor to join the Leadership Development Institute at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD. This pivotal role is responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and delivery of high-impact training programs that shape the future of Maryland’s public safety leaders. This position will ensure all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator and First Line Supervisor programs, meet the standards of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for police and correctional professionals. The position will be responsible for leading the transition from classroom theory to operational leadership, facilitating both in-person and hybrid learning environments to empower the next generation of law enforcement and correctional professionals.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in the law enforcement or correctional field.

2. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the development, coordination, and delivery of COMAR-mandated programs, specifically First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor courses within a law enforcement, correctional, or criminal justice environment.

3. Possession of a current MPCTC Instructor Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and implementing large-scale training initiatives for public safety agencies.

2. Proficiency in the systematic revision and quality control of curricula to meet evolving professional standards.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension