COMMITMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seeks a Commitment Records Supervisor to oversee records, resolve sentence calculations, and ensure compliance with laws and department policies.

The role involves interaction with the public, attorneys, and officials, as well as supervising staff. Must be available for call-ins and may work in correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience reviewing, verifying, and interpreting information to determine prison sentence calculations.
• One year of experience leading Commitment Records staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize commitment records files and resolve sentence calculation issues.
• Ensure compliance with state laws, court orders, and DPSCS policies.
• Interact with the public, incarcerated individuals’ attorneys, and officials to provide information and resolve concerns.
• Supervise lower-level Commitment Records Specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MDEC

OCMS

Job description

About the Department

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.

Benefits Overview

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

14

Location of Position

Baltimore City (Central Booking)

300 E. Madison Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Position Duties

A Commitment Records Specialist Supervisor is the supervisory level of work establishing and maintaining commitment records files and resolving problems in the calculation of Incarcerated Individual’s commitment, jail, and prison 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 Individual attorneys and officials to provide information and resolve concerns. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Commitment Records Specialists.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Commitment Records Specialist Manager, a Warden or Assistant Warden or other designated headquarters staff. The work may be performed in a correctional 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

• Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three 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. One year of this experience must be in leading the work of Commitment Records staff.

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.

• 3 to 5 years of 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.
• 3 to 5 years as a law clerk working in the State or Federal Circuit or District Court.

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.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Examination Process

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. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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

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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.