Administrator III Supervisor

State of Maryland•Annapolis, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for our Administrator III: OIG Investigations Supervisor role, so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The main purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision and oversight to OIG investigators responsible for investigating allegations of administrative and criminal violations by and against employees and service providers involving child abuse, excessive use of force, assaults, child neglect, sexual abuse, serious injuries, escapes and AWOLs, fraud, other serious allegations identified by agency leadership, and inquiries regarding youth security threat involvement, as well as conducting investigations of the aforementioned on an as-needed basis. Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manages the day-to-day operations of the Investigations Unit. Provides oversight and monitoring regarding alerts of DJS youth suspected of involvement with a security threat group. Monitors the Incident Reporting Database to ensure that investigators are reviewing the database as required by the Director of Investigations. The position also monitors the database to ensure that incidents have been recorded by the facility/field. This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience investigating administrative or criminal allegations/incidents in accordance with departmental policy and procedures, directives, and applicable law.
Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, residential and community-based services, and youth-serving programs.
Knowledge of investigation techniques for ascertaining facts by personal contact, observation, and the examination of records.
Knowledge of investigative interviewing practices and techniques.
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Experience partnering with system and community stakeholders and system-impacted youth and families.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse populations and all levels of management, employees, stakeholders, and communities both orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in matters affecting youth safety and Departmental integrity.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Investigations Unit.
Provides oversight and monitoring regarding alerts of DJS youth suspected of involvement with a security threat group.
Monitors the Incident Reporting Database to ensure that investigators are reviewing the database as required by the Director of Investigations.
Monitors the database to ensure that incidents have been recorded by the facility/field.
Conducting investigations of allegations of administrative and criminal violations by and against employees and service providers involving child abuse, excessive use of force, assaults, child neglect, sexual abuse, serious injuries, escapes and AWOLs, fraud, other serious allegations identified by agency leadership, and inquiries regarding youth security threat involvement, as well as conducting investigations of the aforementioned on an as-needed basis.