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DJS YOUTH TRANSPORTATION OFFICER II

Recruitment #14-002619-001

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Noyes Children’s Center
Rockville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The DJS Youth Transportation Officer II is the full performance level of work transporting and escorting youth who have been detained or placed in a facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Services.

The incumbent will provide safe security transportation services for youth at Noyes Children's Center and Cheltenham Youth Facility.  

Duties also include providing supervision and guidance to the youth while maintaining safety and security of the youth during escort and transportation to court, detention/treatment or routine and or emergency medical appointments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission Regulation.

Experience: One year of experience providing supervision and guidance to youth in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at-risk youth.

Note:

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

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services Aid and Assistant classifications or Social Services Aid specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supervising and transporting youth in a secure residential juvenile facility.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment as a DJS Youth Transportation Officer II and are required to maintain certification while employed.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, Section 8-209, 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 may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be supplied with a pager or may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications and Limitation on Selection will be placed on the eligible list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED.

Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For applicants who qualify to apply as a layoffs/reinstates/transfer candidate be sure to click on the appropriate option under Job Title heading to enter the Layoffs/Reinstates/Transfers section for the State of Maryland and then follow the instructions to apply.

Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to the following address:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
ATTN: Linda Padgett

If you mail your application, you must include on each page the following information:
    *First and Last Name
    *Recruitment Number-located at the top of the bulletin
    *last 4 digits of your SSN

All incorrect application forms will not be accepted!

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

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




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