Pretrial Release Investigations Supervisor

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•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. A Pretrial Release Investigations Supervisor is the supervisory level of pretrial release investigative work for the Pretrial Release Services Program, part of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services (DPDS), Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, serving Baltimore City. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Pretrial Release Investigators.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of investigative experience in law enforcement, court services, parole and probation, or pretrial release work.
Candidates may substitute additional investigative experience in law enforcement, court services, parole and probation, or pretrial release work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non-commissioned officer in special investigations classifications or specialist codes in the criminal justice field of work at the rate of two years of military experience for one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing criminal charging documents and/or court-issued forms.
Supervisory experience (ensuring staff meets/maintains quotas and/or completes required daily task assignments).

Responsibilities

Provide direction, guidance and technical advice to Investigative staff in the performance of their duties.
Review charging documents and Initial Appearance forms.
Establish schedules, daily work assignments, and priorities for Investigative staff.
Provide ongoing training to Investigative staff.
Assign and review workload of Investigative staff.
Ensure that all designated work assignments are completed and comply with agency interview and investigation standards.
Compile and maintain daily and monthly statistical data on shift performance.
Conduct monthly performance audits.
Conduct performance evaluations (PEP) on subordinate staff.
Conduct monthly staff meetings with subordinate staff.
Monitor attendance, approve leave, and approve time cards.
Ensure the shift maintains a 95% verification rating.
Act as Duty Supervisor, when assigned.
Recommend appropriate disciplinary sanctions for subordinate staff.
Perform other related duties, as required
Adhere to Policies and Procedures