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!
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.
This position is limited to current contractual and regular Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center
301 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
A Commitment Records Specialist Supervisor is the supervisory level of work reviewing, verifying and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve problems involving the calculation of adult inmate prison sentences in accordance with State Laws and the relations and policies of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This position ensures the proper terms of confinement and release date of inmates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Commitment Records Specialist positions. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day.
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
One year of experience leading the work of Commitment Records Staff.
One year of experience training, supervising, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This position is limited to current contractual and regular Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.
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
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.
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•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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.
Matthew Berry

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at or 410-767-4850.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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