Program Administrator/Coordinator ADMINISTRATOR II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

State pension

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) seeks a Program Administrator/Instructor to join the Leadership Development Institute at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD. This role provides strategic oversight, design, and delivery of high-impact training programs, including mandated leadership and basic instructor curricula.

The incumbent will administer, facilitate and instruct in-person classes, aligning COMAR standards with industry

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a public safety professional.
• Education substitution options may apply for additional experience or graduate studies.
• MPCTC Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum innovation and teaching: develop and update lesson plans, materials, scenarios and assessments for leadership and public safety training; deliver in-person sessions.
• Strategic oversight: manage training schedules, coordinate with external trainers, document participant progress and program effectiveness.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure programs meet COMAR standards and industry requirements.
• Mentorship and collaboration: provide instructional support across MPCTC units to foster statewide training consistency.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Planning

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

17

POSITION DUTIES

This is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The incumbent will work at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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.

• 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

• Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• 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.
• 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 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 an MPCTC Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in public safety in the public safety profession.
• Experience in logistics required for program/curriculum development and delivery.

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

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

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

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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.