DEP SECY DEPT PUB SAFETY & CORR SER
Deputy Secretary of Operations
Recruitment #15-007614-0001
Department | DPSCS Deputy Secretary of Operations |
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Date Opened | 11/16/2015 1:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/30/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $106,773.00 - $142,646.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Sandra Regler |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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Introduction
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS A MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL WORK AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is one of the largest departments in Maryland government with over 11,000 employees. In our commitment to ensure safety to all Marylanders, we are seeking an exceptional leader for the position responsible for the overall operations and administration of the Department of Corrections, Division of Pre-trial Detention and Services, Field Support Services, and the Division of Parole and Probation.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
This position functions as the Deputy Secretary for Operations. The primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Directs the operation, administration and management of staff in three (3) regions specific to pretrial and detention, corrections and community supervision.
- Directs Corrections, through subordinate managers, to include security, treatment, rehabilitation and administrative functions within all secure correctional institutions.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation programs to ensure they are evidence-based and considered to be best practices in the field of corrections.
- Reviews and analyzes program initiatives to assess their effectiveness in reducing inmate recidivism.
- Establishes security standards for all facilities; maintains the inmate transportation system; supports training programs on security issues, inmate classification, records, sentence structure and court orders.
- Establishes policy and direction for inmate program participation and classification.
- Represents the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in the offices of the Governor and before the General Assembly and in meetings with the American Correctional Association and National Institute of Corrections.
- Prepares, administers and controls an annual budget of 1.4 billion dollars.
- Maintains a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; assures accountability with minimum interference to service delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from and accredited college or university. In order to meet this educational requirement an official copy of your transcript must accompany your application.
Experience: Eight (8) years of senior management experience in corrections and pretrial detention administration which includes, planning, directing, coordinating and monitoring security operations, administrative functions, treatment and institutional programs; establishing program objectives, short and long term goals, program policies, procedures and rules and regulations.
Note: A Master’s Degree from and accredited college or university may be substituted for up to three (3) years of the required experience.
Applicant must have management experience in budget administration, which includes, managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets.
Applicant must have management experience in representing an organization at interagency functions, community groups and legislative forums.
Applicant must have experience interacting with criminal justice organizations such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, parole boards, community groups and local governments.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with the following : each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, however a paper application may be submitted to:
HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: Sandra Regler
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215
For more information, please call 410-585-3944.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.