ADMINISTRATOR I

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Department of Juvenile Services

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

300 N. Gay Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

The Administrator I- Director of Security is responsible for day to day facility-wide security operations and safety of all persons on site at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC) on any given day.

The Administrator I- Director of Security is responsible for day to day facility-wide security operations and safety of all persons on site at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC) on any given day.  The responsibility includes supervising the BCJJC building security unit and monitoring daily security activities.  The position also develops and maintains emergency evacuation procedures for BCJJC and coordinates with other law enforcement agency managers at BCJJC  (State Police, Baltimore City Police, Sheriff’s Office, DOC to ensure seamless security operations.  The highly preferred candidate will have experience managing security operations in a multi complex detention facility; have designed and implemented security policies and standards including evacuation emergency plans; developed preventative security programs and established working relationships and coordinated security operations with state, local, federal or public law enforcement.

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

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

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or 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 to 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

One year of the above required experience must include experience managing or organizing security operations in a multi-complex facility.  Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding how you meet the selective qualification.

1. Three years experience designing, implementing and monitoring security policies, standards, procedures and programs.

2.  Three years experience coordinating security operations and working relationships with state, local or public law enforcement.

3.  Three years experience supervising or providing leadership to subordinate security personnel such as training, assigning work evaluating performance.

4. Experience assigning in preparation of emergency management and contingency planning.

5.  Experience developing and monitoring safety preventative security programs.

6.  Three years experience investigating and preparing reports relating to violations or security breaches  

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

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications 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 year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show 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 DJS hiring agency to select employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

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

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.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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.