Probation officer jobs in Maryland - 3 jobs

Introduction "Together, we are building a stronger Maryland." - Governor Wes Moore Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens. Visit our website to learn more about the work we do **************************** GRADE ASTD13 LOCATION OF POSITION Positions are located throughout the State of Maryland. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. When completing application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work. Allegany County 123 South Liberty Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 Anne Arundel County Annapolis Field Office Rowe Blvd. Ground Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Glen Burnie Field Office 7500 Ritchie Hwy, Room 109 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Baltimore City Northeast Field Office 428 E. Preston St Baltimore, MD 21202 Northwest Field Office 4750 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215 Southern Field Office 700 East Patapsco Ave. Baltimore, MD 21225 Southeast Field Office 3027 E. Madison St Baltimore, MD 21205 Southwest Field Office 1401 Severn Street, Suite A103 Baltimore, MD 21230 Baltimore County Catonsville Field Office 1 Rolling Cross Road, 1st Floor - Suite 110 Catonsville, MD 21228 Towson Intake Unit 200 B Washington Avenue (Ground Floor) Towson, Maryland 21204 Essex/Rosedale Field Office 8914 Kelso Drive Baltimore, MD 21221 Owings Mills Field 10221 B, Dolfield Road Owings Mills, MD. 21117 Baltimore Metro Regional Office 10221 B, Dolfield Road Owings Mills, MD. 21117 Calvert County Prince Frederick Field Office 200 Duke St, Suite 1100 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Caroline County Denton Field Office 207 South 3rd Street Denton, MD Carroll County Westminster Field Office 101 North Court St., Ground Floor Westminster, MD 21157 Cecil County Elkton Field Office 170 East Main St Elkton, MD 21921 Charles County Waldorf Field Office 25 Industrial Park Dr Waldorf, MD 20602 Dorchester County Cambridge Field Office 310 Gay St Cambridge, MD 21613 Frederick County Frederick Field Office 100 West Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701 Garrett County Oakland Field Office 221 A South 3rd St Oakland, MD Harford County Aberdeen Field Office 31 West Belair Ave Aberdeen, MD 21001 Bel Air Field Office 2 South Bond St, Suite 302 Bel Air, MD 21014 Howard County West Regional Office 3451 Courthouse Dr Ellicott City, MD 21043 Ellicott City Field Office 3451 Courthouse Dr Ellicott City, MD 21043 Kent County Chestertown Field Office 131 North Dixon Drive Chestertown, MD 21620 Montgomery County Gaithersburg Field Office 7871 Beechcraft Ave, Suite 200 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Rockville Intake 191 Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20850 Silver Spring Field Office 8552 Second Avenue, 1st Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 Prince George's County Hyattsville Field Office 4990 Rhode Island Ave, Suite 101 Hyattsville, MD Upper Marlboro Field Office 14735 Main St., Room 068B Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Capital Regional Office 14735 Main St., Room 068B Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Queen Anne's County Centreville Field Office 120 Broadway Centreville, MD 21617 Somerset County Princess Anne Field Office 11670 Somerset Ave Princess Anne, MD 21853 St. Mary's County Leonardtown Field Office 23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Talbot County Easton Field Office 301 Bay St, Suite 302 Easton, MD 21601 East Regional Office 301 Bay St, Suite 303 Easton, MD 21601 Washington County Hagerstown Field Office 100 West Franklin St Hagerstown, MD 21740 Wicomico County Salisbury Field Office 201 Baptist St Salisbury, MD 21801 Worcester County Snow Hill Field Office 424 West Market St, Suite C Snow Hill, MD 21863 POSITION DUTIES College degree/transcripts showing 30 credit hours in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences must be submitted at the time of application to be considered. The main purpose of this position is making Maryland safer through proactive community supervision of offenders utilizing a strategy that focuses on criminogenic needs. This includes investigating and reporting, testing and referring offenders under supervision, identifying and partnering with community resources, informing and supporting victims of crime and collecting ordered monies. Communicates in person, by telephone, or by written correspondence with offenders and others, using motivational interviewing techniques in a variety of settings during the supervision period. Creates and uses a comprehensive supervision case plan that outlines the strategies, interventions, sanctions, incentives and services and available resources to produce a successful outcome. Contacts shall be made in accordance with the supervision case plan, using evidence based strategies in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, Analyzes, interprets and assesses case information to assess offender risk, stages of change, and identify offender criminogenic needs. Uses tools, training and experience to insure compliance with conditions of supervision and/or to maintain the offender in the community minimizing risk to the public. OR Investigative requirements include gathering all relevant and required information, documenting all interviews and contacts, assessing the offender's risk to public safety and needs for a successful integration into the community, providing a timely assessment of the offender to the requesting authority, and making an appropriate recommendation in accordance with evidence-based practices, agency policies and procedures. Creates and maintains an official record to document case activity on offenders by following Agency policies and procedures and using available technology. Produces documents to communicate information regarding offenders to the Courts, Parole Commission or related agencies and to recommend appropriate action. Attends hearings in various Courts or correctional institutions throughout the State in order to visually identify offenders, to produce documents and to testify from official records regarding offenders under supervision. Obtains samples (breath, urine, etc.) from offenders and/or test results to detect use of alcohol and/or drugs to insure compliance with conditions of supervision, and to assess progress in reaching the goals of the supervision case plan. Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete various assignments to meet the changing needs of the agency or unit, such as, identifying community resources or handling general office assignments in the absence of others or as directed by supervisor. Demonstrates responsiveness to victims and sensitivity to their needs and concerns. Assists in identifying resources available to victims. Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. ***Employees must pass annual recertification, which includes the physical demands required for self-defensive tactics. Should an employee need to deploy such tactics in self-defense, the physical demands of doing so are expected. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credits in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences. Experience: None. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute one year of specialized experience counseling, investigating or supervising persons on parole or probation for the 30 semester credit hours in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences. 2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in the social, behavioral or correctional sciences for one year of the required experience at a rate of 30 credits for one year of experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 1. A Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work 2. Experience with Windows Applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Remote technologies such as Zoom, Google Suite, and Microsoft Teams. 3. Must be willing to interact directly with offenders in both office settings and in the community. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in these classifications may be assigned duties that 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide a telephone number at which they can be reached. 2. Candidates must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Suite 309, 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore Maryland 21215. BENEFITS 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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS · 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 FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to *******************************. 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 ******************************* referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to ************ (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at ************. Wayne Davis ************************* If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at ***************************** or ************. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 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.