COMMITMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST, LEAD

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Maryland's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seeks a Lead Commitment Records Specialist to establish and maintain commitment records, resolve sentence calculation problems, and supervise lower-level staff. The position may require work in correctional or detention facilities and occasional after-hours coverage.

The incumbent collaborates with attorneys and officials to ensure compliance with laws and policies, and participates in on-call rotation demonstrating

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Two years of experience in reviewing, verifying, and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve problems involving the calculation of prison sentences in accordance with applicable laws, and the regulations and policies of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain commitment records files and resolve problems in the calculation of incarcerated individual sentences.

Skills

Reviewing information

Verifying information

Interpreting information

Training staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MDEC

OCMS

Job description

Introduction

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

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City (Central Booking)
300 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

A Commitment Records Specialist, Lead is the lead level of work establishing and maintaining commitment records files and resolving problems in the calculation of incarcerated individual sentences. Employees in this classification ensure compliance with State laws, court orders and the regulations and policies of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Employees interact with the public, incarcerated individuals, attorneys and officials to provide information and resolve concerns. Employees in this classification assign and review the work of and train lower-level Commitment Records Specialists. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Commitment Records Specialist Supervisor. The work may be performed in a correctional and/or detention facility environment. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
2. Experience: Two years of experience in reviewing, verifying, and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve problems involving the calculation of prison sentences in accordance with applicable laws, and the regulations and policies of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making informed work decisions in accordance with court policies and legal regulations across Circuit and District Courts to prepare judiciary paperwork, including commitments and releases utilizing MDEC and OCMS.
• 1 to 3 years as a law clerk working in the State or Federal Circuit or District Court.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

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 towards a retirement pension

Contact

Matthew Berry

[e-mail]

[e-mail] or 410-767-4850.

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