DJS YOUTH TRANSPORTATION OFFICER TRAINEE
Recruitment #15-002600-0002
Department | DJS Eastern Region - Administration |
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Date Opened | 7/28/2015 4:23:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 8/11/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $30,472.00 - $47,710.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Linda Padgett |
Work Location |
Dorchester
Wicomico |
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Juvenile Services
310 Gay Street
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Department of Juvenile Services
Lower Shore Eastern Shore Children’s Center
405 Naylor Mill Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
Main Purpose of Job
The MD Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) has three vacant DJS Youth Transportation Officer Trainee positions. Two positions are located at the DJS office at 310 Gay Street in Cambridge, MD (Dorchester County). One position will be located at the Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center (LESCC) in Salisbury, MD (Wicomico County). Persons interested in the LESCC position must be willing to work in Wicomico County.
The main purpose of the DJS Youth Transportation Officer Trainee position is to provide detention room supervision, crisis intervention counseling, court security/escorting of juveniles and transport juveniles in the care of the DJS. The position is responsible to ensure safe and timely transport of juveniles from institutions, courts, group homes, shelter care facilities, airports, hospitals, mental institutions and other facilities within the State of Maryland and surrounding states in conjunction with court schedules and appointment times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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: None
Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS support staff required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.
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 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 17.04.09.03 – Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on 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#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
One Center Plaza
120 W. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: Linda Padgett
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please, contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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