Administrator ; LDI Program Administrator​/Instructor

Introduction

* This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.*

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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Carroll County

6852 4th Street

Sykesville, MD 21784

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Program Administrator/Instructor to join the Leadership Development Institute at the Public Safety Education and Training Center in Sykesville, MD. This pivotal role is responsible for the strategic oversight, design, and delivery of high-impact training programs, ensuring that all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor programs, are current, meet Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards, and reflect industry standards.

The position will be responsible for administering, facilitating, and instructing in-person classes.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Curriculum Innovation and Teaching
  - Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory leadership and other relevant public safety training programs for both mandated and non-mandated programs. Facilitate and deliver in-person training and workshops, ensuring learning objectives are met and participants are engaged. Conduct on-going research to update courses and training materials.
• Strategic Oversight
  - Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality. Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of training activities and participant progress. Evaluate and revise programs for effectiveness and relevancy.
• Regulatory Compliance
  - Ensure all programs, training initiatives, and instructional materials are current, meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain educational integrity.
• Mentorship & Collaboration – Provide technical assistance and instructional support across MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state-wide approach to public safety training.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five years of experience as a public safety professional.

Notes:

• 1. Additional experience in public safety work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• 2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or…