Administrator I

State of Maryland • Carroll, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Senior 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 that shape the future of Maryland’s public safety leaders. This position will ensure all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator and First Line Supervisor programs, meet the standards of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for police and correctional professionals. The position will be responsible for leading the transition from classroom theory to operational leadership, facilitating both in-person and hybrid learning environments to empower the next generation of law enforcement and correctional professionals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years minimum of experience working for a public safety agency.
• A minimum of two (2) years of working experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator within a public safety agency.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the development, coordination, and delivery of COMAR-mandated programs, specifically First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, Basic Instructor, or similar courses within a public safety environment.
• Possession of a current MPCTC Instructor Certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a public safety First Line Supervisor, First Line Administrator and/or a leadership command program
• Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, and implementing training initiatives for public safety agencies
• Proficiency in the systematic revision and quality control of curricula to meet evolving professional standards
• Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios, and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory leadership, and relevant training programs.
• Facilitate and deliver both in-person and hybrid training and workshops to ensure learning objectives are met and participant engagement.
• Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers or vendors to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of training activities and participant progress.
• Ensure all programs and training initiatives meet COMAR standards and educational integrity.
• Provide technical assistance and instructional support across MPCTC units to foster a cohesive, state-wide approach to public safety training.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave)
• State pension
• supplemental retirement options
• Maryland State Employees Credit Union
• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• at least twelve (12) holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level