Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Auditor

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 over 9,000 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


13


LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City:


6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The investigator/Auditor conducts audits of public and private correctional organizations and investigates the background of, and complaints regarding private home detention programs. Travel is required to audit state and local facilities and private home detention monitoring agencies in the state of Maryland.

• Audits and investigates private home detention businesses to determine eligibility for licensing and compliance with state laws and regulations by conducting on site visits, background reviews and review of criminal history record checks.
• Audits adult correctional facilities and conducts monitoring visits to determine levels of compliance with standards addressing life, health, safety and constitutional issues by traveling to correctional institutions throughout the State and reviewing facility operations and documentation.
• Prepares initial audit reports and follow up monitoring visit reports. Reviews and corresponds with Private Home Monitoring Agencies to determine accuracy of initial licensing and license renewals.

Additional Details

• The Commission audits 50+ facilities and 5 private home detention monitoring agencies in the State of Maryland.
• The facilities are scheduled on a 3 year cycle and the private home detention monitoring agencies are scheduled on an initial 6 month to 2 year cycle.
• The audit cycles require overnight travel 1-3 times per month and audits may be 2-5 days in length.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.


Experience : One year of administrative staff or professional work.


Notes:


1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months of experience conducting audits to determine levels of compliance for state or local correctional facilities, in regards to state laws, regulations, and/or standards as an auditor and/or investigator.
• 6 months of experience using Microsoft Suite with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Google Workplace with Gmail, Drive, Calendar and Meet.

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


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.


CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
• 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, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.


If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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.