ASSISTANT WARDEN

MD; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plans

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks an Assistant Warden to oversee security operations, correctional classification, social work, recreation, psychology, religious services, maintenance, and food services for the incarcerated population. Work is performed in a Maryland correctional facility, with exposure to potentially abusive individuals.

The role requires developing policies, coordinating program delivery, reviewing discipline and grievances, and

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to state education board.
• Experience: Two years as a Facility Administrator or Four years as a Security Chief.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations, correctional classification, social work, recreation, psychology, religious services, maintenance, food services for incarcerated population.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve operations in a correctional facility.
• Review recommendations to approve changes in security operations, program participation, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate work release programs and policies for release and return of incarcerated individuals.
• Handle problems and complaints from supervisory staff.
• Administer grievance decisions and employee discipline per rules and regulations.
• Attend task force meetings and committees to discuss issues affecting the institution.
• Ensure institution compliance with Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Job description

Introduction

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, 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

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

There are multiple vacancies located throughout the State of Maryland. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

POSITION DUTIES

The Assistant Warden oversees and directs the management of program and operational services such as security operations, correctional classification, social work, recreation, psychology, religious services, maintenance, food services and others for the incarcerated population. Work is performed in a correctional facility and employees are exposed to and incarcerated individuals who may be abusive and hostile.

• Plans, administers, coordinates and reviews the security, treatment and administrative programs of a correctional facility in the state of Maryland
• Develops policies and procedures in order to improve operations in a correctional institution
• Reviews recommendations made by correctional classification personnel in order to approve or disapprove changes in security operations, job assignments, program participation, and disciplinary action
• May coordinate the work release program and develop policies of which to ensure effectiveness in the release and return of incarcerated individuals
• Handles problems and complaints from supervisory and managerial personnel
• May administer grievance decisions and employee discipline in accordance with Division of Correction and Department of Personnel rules and regulations
• Attends task force meetings, and committees in order to supply or collect information and to discuss problems and issues affecting the institution
• Ensures that the institution is in compliance with all regulations of the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards

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: Two years of experience as a Facility Administrator or Four years of experience as a Security Chief.

• Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social science.
• Experience as a Director or Manager of a program within a correction institution can be substituted for the required experience as a Security Chief on a year for year basis for the Security Chief experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes similar to Facility Administrator or Security Chief on a year for year basis.
• Experience served in positions similar to the rank Facility Administrator and Security Chief in other jurisdictions will be considered on a year for year basis.

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

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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 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 toward a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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