ADMINISTRATOR I (LDI Program Administrator/ Instructor)

MD; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plans

Paid time off

Pension benefits

Holidays

Annual leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks a Program Administrator/Instructor to lead the Leadership Development Institute at the MPCTC in Sykesville, MD. You will oversee design and delivery of high-impact training and ensure programs meet COMAR standards and reflect current industry practices.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, managing schedules, and providing instructional leadership across mandated and non-mandated programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience as a public safety professional.
• MPCTC Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Two years of First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator experience in public safety.
• Three years of planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing leadership/public safety training.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum innovation and teaching for executive and supervisory leadership programs.
• Strategic oversight of training schedules and collaboration with external trainers.
• Regulatory compliance with COMAR standards and industry guidelines.
• Mentorship and collaboration across MPCTC units to standardize statewide training.

Skills

Public safety experience

Leadership development

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPCTC Instructor Certification

Job description

Introduction

*This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.*

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

Carroll County, 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Program Administrator/Instructor to join the Leadership Development Institute at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD. This pivotal role is responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and delivery of high-impact training programs, ensuring that all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor programs, are current, meet Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards, and reflect industry standards. The position will be responsible for administering, facilitating, and instructing in-person classes.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Curriculum Innovation and Teaching - Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory leadership and other relevant public safety training programs for both mandated and non-mandated programs. Facilitate and deliver in-person training and workshops, ensuring learning objectives are met and participants are engaged. Conduct on-going research to update courses and training materials.
• Strategic Oversight - Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of training activities and participant progress. Evaluate and revise programs for effectiveness and relevancy.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all programs, training initiatives, and instructional materials are current, meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain educational integrity.
• Mentorship & Collaboration – Provide technical assistance and instructional support across MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state-wide approach to public safety training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Five years of experience as a public safety professional.
• Notes: 1. Additional experience in public safety work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Notes: 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-for-year basis for the required general experience.
• Notes: 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in public safety.
• A minimum of three years of experience in planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing leadership, human resources, basic instructor (or train the trainer), professional development, and/or public safety training.
• Possession of a MPCTC Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please report ALL experience and education that is related to this position. The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• 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

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.