Deputy Director of PreTrial Reentry Services

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a Management Services position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. GRADE 19 LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City - Pretrial 300 E. Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Main Purpose of Job The Deputy Director of Pretrial Reentry supports the strategic leadership and administration of Pretrial reentry initiatives aimed at promoting successful transition from the Pretrial facilities to the community. Working under the Executive Director of Reentry, this position helps guide program operations, policy implementation, and partnership development across multiple agencies and community stakeholders. The Pretrial Deputy Director plays a key role in advancing the state’s mission to reduce recidivism, expand access to critical support and strengthen outcomes for returning citizens. This position requires a collaborative leader with strong organizational, analytical and communication skills and is passionate about the success of individuals reentering society.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in corrections or in community-based settings working with justice involved population and five (5) years of supervisory experience in these settings.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of experience within a correctional facility setting.
• Four (4) years of professional experience with reentry, care coordination, or case management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Pretrial Reentry Department, including attending meetings and events on behalf of the Executive Director of Reentry and DPSCS
• Assist the Executive Director of Reentry Services with strategic planning, program expansion initiatives, and implementation of statewide reentry service strategies.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of standard operating procedures, manuals, policies, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) related to reentry services.
• Lead and facilitate monthly reentry team meetings to communicate operational updates, initiatives, and program expectations.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote a multidisciplinary approach to reentry services through collaboration with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support the DPDS Reentry Specialist team to ensure the effective delivery of reentry services to justice-involved individuals.
• Serve as hiring manager for recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of Reentry Specialists and related positions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance and audit tools for reentry services and programs.
• Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews and statistical analyses of reentry programs and provide findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and the collection, tracking, and analysis of statewide reentry program data and statistics.
• Support the coordination, monitoring, and maintenance of program databases and data systems.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental
• vision plans
• 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
• State pension

What This Job Offers

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