ADMINISTRATOR I (LDI Program Administrator/ Instructor)

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) invites applications for a Program Administrator/Instructor to lead curriculum design and delivery at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD.

Responsibilities include overseeing mandated and non-mandated programs, ensuring COMAR compliance, and delivering in-person instruction with strategic oversight and mentorship across MPCTC units.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Five years of experience as a public safety professional.
• Notes: substitutions allowed for education/experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strategic Oversight - Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure all programs meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain educational integrity.
• Mentorship & Collaboration – Provide technical assistance across MPCTC units to foster a state-wide approach to public safety training.

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.

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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.

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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

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 1. A minimum of two years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in public safety.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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

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.

• 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