Director of DPSCS Internal Investigations Department

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 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 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 aSpecial Appointment. The Incumbent Will Work at The Pleasure of the AppointingAuthority.

This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess or have possessed in the last three years Law Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police &Correctional Training Commissions.

GRADE

SLE 11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County

8510 Corridor Road Suite 100 Savage Maryland 20763

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of the position is to functionas the senior Department of Public Safety employee assigned to the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services Intelligence and InvestigativeDivision and Warrant Apprehension Unit. This is a high management-levelposition with command responsibilities designed to provide unit continuity anddirection under the authority of the Secretary of the Department of PublicSafety and Correctional Services. This position oversees all law enforcementoperations within the Department.

• Plan direct and coordinate all major internal investigations involving alleged criminal activity or serious misconduct by departmental employees inmates visitors arrestees detainees parolees and other individuals.
• Provide leadership and oversight to Internal Investigation Detective Captains and indirectly oversee Lieutenants and lower-level Detectives statewide.
• Develop short- and long-range goals for the administration and effectiveness of the internal investigation program.
• Evaluate criminal and administrative investigative operations policies and procedures to identify issues implement corrective measures and ensure alignment with departmental mission and goals.
• Develop manage and monitor the Internal Investigations Division budget including planning and oversight of expenditures.
• Create implement and enforce divisional policies procedures and investigative standards.
• Execute search and seizure warrants and arrest warrants; carry firearms and perform arrests as required.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with federal state and local criminal justice agencies to support investigative cooperation.
• Testify in court and administrative hearings regarding investigative findings.
• Participate in and support anti-corruption initiatives including information-sharing programs such as Drug Interdiction.
• Provide overall management strategic direction and policy development for the Intelligence & Investigative Division to ensure operational efficiency and investigative integrity.
• Guide and advise investigation supervisors and investigators on investigative priorities procedures and division objectives.
• Review complex criminal and administrative investigative reports submitted through supervisory channels to ensure accuracy thoroughness and alignment with investigative standards.
• Prepare letters of notification and report dissemination to appointing authorities following investigative review.
• Review process and prepare division correspondence and responses to requests for investigative reports and information for the legislature and other high-level stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A Bachelors Degree from an Accreditedcollege or University-Criminal Justice Law or Business Administration.

Experience : Seven (7) years of professional lawenforcement or criminal investigative experience to include four (4) years ofmanagement experience overseeing law enforcement or investigation teams.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitutethe possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or universityfor up totwo years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess or possessed in the last three years Law Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions.

Police Officer Recertification : 3 Years or Less Since LastCertified as a Police Officer according to Code of Maryland Regulation12.04.01.07 / Section B3

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for this classification must possess and maintain a current Maryland certification as a Police Officer or meet the criteria for Police Officer under Criminal Procedure Article 2-101.

2. Applicants for this classification formerly certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission as a Police Officer within the past three years and eligible for recertification at the time of appointment meet the certification requirement for this classification. The recertification criteria are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.04.01.07.

3. 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Police Training Commission for police officers in accordance with Public Safety Article Section 3-207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Selection standards for police officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12 Subtitle 04 Chapter 01 and include the following :

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status

Must be at least 21 years of age

A complete background investigation

Oral interview

Physical examination

Polygraph and psychological evaluations.

2. Candidates for this classification will be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform job-related functions. Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in on a 24-hours a day basis and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09 12.04.01 and Maryland Police Training Commission General Regulation .01-1 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (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 is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your 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 unableto apply online the paper application supplemental questionnaire and required documents maybe emailed to application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.

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