Commitment Records Specialist, Lead

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.

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Baltimore City Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center 301 East Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21202

• Reviewing and adjusting inmate commitment information upon intake.
• Adjusting inmate records as necessary in instances of escape, release or parole violations.
• Reviewing and adjusting all inmate records prior to release, court appearances or transfers.
• Processing 50 to 60 new commitment packets for verification and file in active files.
• Processing 50 to 60 inmate commitment papers and preparing them for release daily.
• Processing the preparation of approximately 250 inmate commitment papers for court appearance in District and Circuit Court.
• Processing 30 or more sentenced inmates for transfer to Division of Corrections.
• Processing other inmate information into Statewide Computer System maintaining necessary backup information including but not limited to:
  • Placing and lifting detainer information.
  • Posting inmate good conduct credits or revocation of credits.
  • Posting court dates, dispositions or other pertinent information.

Education:

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

Experience:

Two 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.

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.

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.

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.

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…