PROGRAM MANAGER II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Job summary

The State of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services seeks a Program Manager II to provide strategic vision and executive oversight for the IID Support Services Unit. This role directs administrative, operational, and technical support functions, ensuring legal compliance and data integrity across the division.

Responsibilities include personnel leadership, policy development, audits, and data analytics, coordinating with state and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of experience managing law enforcement support services staff.

Responsibilities

• Strategic vision and executive oversight for IID Support Services Unit.
• Direct administrative, operational, and technical support functions for IID.
• Share information with DPSCS leadership and other state/federal agency leaders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Tools

RMS (Records Management System)

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.

About DPSCS

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within the 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

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County, IID Headquarters, 8520 Corridor Road, Suite H, Savage, MD 20763

Main Purpose of Job

The Program Manager II position for the IID Support Services Unit, provides strategic vision and full executive oversight for the expanded Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) Support Services Unit. This role directs all administrative, operational, and technical support functions for IID and shares information to the DPSCS Office of the Secretary leadership and other State and Federal agency leaders. Manages critical resources, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining agency-wide data integrity.

POSITION DUTIES

The Program Manager II position for the IID Support Services Unit, provides strategic vision and full executive oversight for the expanded Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) Support Services Unit. This role directs all administrative, operational, and technical support functions for IID and shares information to the DPSCS Office of the Secretary leadership and other State and Federal agency leaders. Manages critical resources, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining agency-wide data integrity.

Personnel & Leadership Oversight

Strategic Planning/Development, Policy Compliance, Audit Oversight, and Data Analytics

Makes Critical Decisions and Recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Experience: 7 Years of experience managing law enforcement support services staff.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing the DPSCS Law Enforcement Records Management System (RMS)
• Experience managing Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) Requests and (MPIA) Requests

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DPSCS Intelligence & Investigative Division employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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.