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, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\nThis Recruitment Is Limited to Current DPSCS\r\nRegular & Contractual Employees Only.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

15\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n(Headquarters)\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Inmate Affairs Specialist is responsible for\r\ninmate correspondence and inquiries on behalf of the: Governor; Secretary,\r\nDeputy Secretary for Operations, Deputy Secretary for Administration;\r\nCommissioner of Correction, Commissioner of Pretrial Detention and Services;\r\nDeputy Commissioner of Correction, Deputy Commissioner of Pretrial and Detention\r\nServices; Assistant Commissioners of Correction; elected officials; and interdepartmental\r\nand outside agencies, as it related to those in custody in Maryland state correctional\r\nfacilities.\r\n \r\nThis position's primary focus will be to conduct\r\nresearch, draft correspondence, letters, and/or other written materials. Strong\r\nwriting, editing and organizational skills are necessary. This position will\r\nreceive a large volume of constituent correspondence on a wide range of\r\ndepartmental issues.\r\n \r\nThis position will primarily handle complaints\r\nand concerns from inmates, inmate’s families and other constituents concerning\r\nconditions of confinement. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing\r\nand monitoring confidential case data on complaints that support program\r\nimprovement needs.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation\r\nfrom an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency\r\ncertificate.\r\nExperience: Three years of\r\nadministrative staff or professional work.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30\r\ncollege credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up\r\nto two years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the\r\npossession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for\r\nthe required experience.\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may\r\nsubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned\r\nofficer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent\r\njudgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative\r\nplans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or\r\nprocedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for\r\nthe required experience. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience providing direct support to a\r\n Director and or executive leadership. \r\n Experience reviewing,\r\n tracking, and responding to inquiries from Incarcerated Individuals and their\r\n families.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This Recruitment Is Limited to Current DPSCS\r\nRegular & Contractual Employees Only. \r\n

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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make\r\nsure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that\r\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not\r\nconsider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will\r\nbe ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related to\r\nthis position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to\r\noutstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans\r\noffered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n Personal Leave - new State\r\nemployees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start\r\ndate)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated\r\nannual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days\r\nof accumulated sick leave per year \r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty\r\n(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child \r\n Holidays - State employees also\r\ncelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n\r\n\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards\r\na retirement pension\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the digital application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n