Djs Assistant Superintendent Residential Facility

DJS Assistant Superintendent Residential Facility I

GRADE: 19

LOCATION: Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center, 405 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801

A DJS Assistant Superintendent Residential Facility I is the first managerial level of work overseeing the daily administration, management and overall operation of a large Department of Juvenile Services facility. Employees in this classification function as deputies to Facility Superintendents and assume full responsibility for the facility or facilities in the absence of the Superintendent.

Employees in this classification manage the work of employees providing services to resident youth through subordinate DJS Supervisors. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays and may be subject to call‑in based on staffing needs or emergency situations.

• High School diploma or GED certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
• Two years of experience supervising staff in a juvenile facility or juvenile services community program for at‑risk youth.
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice or the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of required experience.

• Flexible with work schedule and ability to work evening hours.
• Ability to teach, train and build effective teams within the facility.
• Knowledgeable, safety and security-minded, able to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines and implement systems and schedules.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in the social or behavioral sciences or criminal justice from an accredited four‑year college or university is preferred.

• Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must obtain certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
• Employees assigned duties that require operation of a motor vehicle must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Candidates must complete and pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course for DJS staff within 365 days of initial appointment or placement in this classification, and maintain certification while employed.

State of Maryland benefits apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

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