Program Administrator/Coordinator

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.

This is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Program Administrator/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, ensuring that all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor programs, are current, meet Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards, and reflect industry standards. The position will be responsible for administering, facilitating, and instructing  in-person classes.

• Curriculum Innovation and Teaching - Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory leadership and other relevant public safety training programs for both mandated and non-mandated programs. Facilitate and deliver in-person training and workshops, ensuring learning objectives are met and participants are engaged. Conduct on-going research to update courses and training materials.
• Strategic Oversight - Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of training activities and participant progress. Evaluate and revise programs for effectiveness and relevancy.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all programs, training initiatives, and instructional materials are current, meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain educational integrity.
• Mentorship & Collaboration – Provide technical assistance and instructional support across MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state-wide approach to public safety training.

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

Experience: Five years of experience as a public safety professional.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

1. A minimum of three years of experience in planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing leadership, human resources, basic instructor (or train the trainer), professional development, and/or public safety training.

2. Possession of a MPCTC Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

1. A minimum of two years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in public safety in the public safety profession.

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

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to emily.eubanks@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned analyst using the information below.

Emily Eubanks

emily.eubanks@maryland.gov

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.