Administrator I (Senior Instructor

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest in Maryland, serving over 12,000 employees and operating a $1 billion budget. DPSCS is committed to promoting safety, enhancing security at state institutions, and leading restorative justice initiatives that facilitate offender reintegration.

Grade: 16

Location:

6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD 21784

• Curriculum Innovation and Teaching:
  Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios, and assessments for executive and supervisory leadership programs.
• Facilitate and deliver both in‑person and hybrid training workshops to ensure learning objectives are met and participant engagement is high.
• Strategic Oversight:
  Manage training schedules, collaborate with external trainers or vendors to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality, and maintain comprehensive records of training activities and participant progress.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all programs and training initiatives meet COMAR standards and educational integrity.
• Mentorship &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide technical assistance and instructional support across MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state‑wide approach to public safety training.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of experience in administrative or professional work.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in the law enforcement or correctional field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the development, coordination, and delivery of COMAR‑mandated programs, specifically First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor courses within a law enforcement, correctional, or criminal justice environment.
• Possession of a current MPCTC Instructor Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and implementing large‑scale training initiatives for public safety agencies.
• Proficiency in the systematic revision and quality control of curricula to meet evolving professional standards.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans offered at low cost.
• Personal leave: six (6) days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual leave: ten (10) days per year.
• Sick leave: fifteen (15) days per year.
• Parental leave: up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays: at least twelve (12) state holidays per year.
• Pension: credit toward a retirement pension.
• Additional benefits include participation in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union and supplemental retirement options.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.