Djs Community Detention Officer Supervisor

State of Maryland•Prince George's, MD

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 the role of DJS Community Detention Officer Supervisor , so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The main purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate the Community Detention (CD) Program, a statewide alternative to secure detention that allows youth to remain in the community under court-ordered home detention. This role ensures effective supervision and compliance through oversight of staff, coordination of responses to noncompliance, and collaboration with the Command Center and key stakeholders to support continuous monitoring and public safety.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Three (3) years of experience providing supervision and guidance to juveniles in a court ordered community or home detention program.
Candidates appointed to positions in this classification must be fully certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission prior to appointment and are required to maintain certification while employed.
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.
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21years of age
A thorough background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
An oral interview, and Physical and psychological examinations.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Experience supervising staff responsible for monitoring youth under court-ordered supervision, including assigning work and overseeing performance
Experience coordinating responses to youth noncompliance, including evaluating violations and initiating or recommending detention or other enforcement actions
Experience reviewing and approving court reports or case documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Responsibilities

Assigning caseloads and regional boundaries to ensure effective youth supervision and balanced workloads
Working closely with Community Detention Officers to ensure appropriate and timely responses to youth noncompliance
Processing detention admissions related to noncompliance and public safety concerns for Director approval.
Maintaining accountability of all assigned equipment in coordination with the Inventory Specialist
Reviewing and approving court reports prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness
Meeting regularly with supervised staff to review program operations, documentation, case activity, and compliance requirements, including vehicle inspections and caseload management
Attending bi-weekly supervisor meetings to support program alignment and communication
Preparing reports for leadership regarding youth program adjustments and related needs