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Office of Inspector General

The main purpose of this mixed-duties position is to provide confidential investigative services and oversight, unique to the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), under authority delegated from the Inspector General, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The investigative functions will include inquiries related to allegations of administrative and criminal violations by and against employees and service providers involving collusion, corruption, misappropriation of Department assets, mismanagement, fraud, waste, and abuse of authority, excessive use of force, assaults, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, serious injuries, escapes and AWOLs, as well as gang-related inquiries pertaining to youth gang involvement, youth gang membership and collection of gang intelligence within Department operated facilities and those operated by private vendors licensed by DJS.

• Investigate allegations of administrative and criminal violations by and against employees and service providers including, but not limited to, collusion, corruption, misappropriation of assets, mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse of authority, excessive use of force, assaults, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, serious injuries, escapes and AWOLs, any violation of DJS policies and procedures, and other complaints as assigned. Advise the Director of Investigations regarding any pattern of complaints/findings that affects the well-being of the youth in DJS care and custody.

• Investigate and respond to alerts of suspected gang involvement and/or gang membership by DJS youth in an effort to verify and report the youth’s status; investigate alleged gang-related incidents within Department operated facilities and those operated by private vendors licensed by DJS, and the collection of gang-related contraband and gang-related intelligence.

• Examine and monitor the Incident Reporting Database for your assigned facilities to assure that all incidents requiring investigation are addressed by the Investigations Unit according to Department policy.

• Examine and monitor the Safe Measures system for gang-related alerts submitted by DJS community staff to assure that all gang-related information is investigated according to Department policy.

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

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. 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 coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR BEST QUALIFIED. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a period of one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This list will be used by the DJS hiring agency to select employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your first and last name, recruitment number that is located at the top of this bulletin and the last four digits of your social security number. The paper application must be received at the address below by 5 pm: close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmark will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

Office of Human Resources

One Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Attn: Jakiraman Jones

Fax number: 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please, contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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 encouraged to apply.

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