Community Detention Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

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GRADE

ASTD11\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Capital South Region\r\n1100 Mercantile Lane, Suite 120\r\nLargo, MD 20774\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!\r\nThe Maryland Department of Juvenile\r\nServices (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer\r\ncommunities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate\r\nindividuals for the role ofCommunity Detention Officer I,\r\nso come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community\r\nat DJS!\r\nThe Community Detention (CD) Program is a statewide\r\nalternative to detention program that allows a youth to be in the community on\r\ncourt-ordered home detention as opposed to being placed in secure confinement\r\npending a court appearance. Youth in the program are subject to enhanced\r\ntreatment and supervision through electronic monitoring, face-to-face and\r\ntelephone contacts, and daily telephone contacts by the Community Detention\r\nOfficer (CDO). The Command Center provides additional treatment coverage\r\ntwenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) by monitoring alerts and\r\nworking with the CDOs, police, DJS staff, and stakeholders when violations\r\noccur.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:\r\nGraduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school\r\nequivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of\r\nEducation as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.\r\nExperience: One (1) year of\r\nexperience supervising youth in a structured environment, such as in a\r\nrecreation center or school setting, or in a juvenile services facility or\r\ncommunity program.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. The\r\nabove educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training\r\nCommission in accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209,\r\nAnnotated Code of Maryland.\r\n2. Candidates may\r\nsubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned\r\nofficer in Correctional Officer classifications or Correctional Officer\r\nspecialty codes in the Miscellaneous Occupations field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nThe preferred candidate for this position\r\nmay possess any of the following qualifications:\r\n\r\n Three years of experience supervising youth in\r\n a structured environment, such as in a recreation center or school\r\n setting, or in a juvenile services facility or community program.\r\n Experience supervising youth in a juvenile\r\n facility.\r\n Knowledge of the processes and procedures of\r\n the juvenile court system.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.\r\n2. 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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with the Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209of theAnnotated Code of Maryland,the Maryland Correctional Training Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment of a Department of Juvenile Services employee in a mandated position. These requirements are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.01.04, general regulations of the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, and include:\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status \r\nMust be at least 21 years of age\r\nA thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing \r\nAn oral interview, and\r\nPhysical and psychological examinations.\r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient\r\ninformation to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this\r\nrecruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted\r\nby the closing date; information received after this date will not be\r\nconsidered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified\r\neligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill\r\nsimilar positions within this classification in the future.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve\r\na rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or\r\nexperience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and\r\naccurate information on your application. Incomplete applications\r\nwill not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to\r\nprovide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign\r\nCredential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating\r\napplications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire\r\nmust correspond to the information provided on your completed application to\r\nreceive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact\r\nthe overall rating of your completed application.\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position,\r\nplease submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive\r\nproper credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online\r\napplication process is strongly recommended. If you are unable to\r\napply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided below. For fax or mail\r\nsubmissions, please ensure that each page includes your first and last name,\r\nthe recruitment number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four\r\ndigits of your Social Security number. All paper application materials must be\r\nreceived by 5:00 PM on the closing date of the recruitment. Applications\r\nreceived after this time, or those submitted with incorrect forms, will not be\r\naccepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\nMaryland\r\nDepartment of Juvenile Services\r\nOHR-Recruitment\r\n& Examination Unit\r\n217\r\nE. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore,\r\nMD 21202\r\nAttn:\r\nRecruitment Team, Recruitment# \r\nFax\r\nnumber 410-333-4188\r\nTTY\r\nUsers: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your\r\nuser account or have general questions about the online application system,\r\nplease contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment\r\nand Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nShould\r\nadditional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact\r\nthe Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit\r\nat djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that\r\nis located at the top of the bulletin.\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nDJS values\r\nthe experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are\r\nwelcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\nBilingual\r\napplicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all\r\nrecruitments.\r\nCandidates\r\nwith lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are\r\nencouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\n