Program Administrator/Coordinator

State of Maryland•Annapolis, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. This is a SPECIAL APPOINTMENT position. The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) is seeking a Program Administrator/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, ensuring that all curricula, including mandated First Line Administrator, First Line Supervisor, and Basic Instructor programs, are current, meet Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards, and reflect industry standards. The position will be responsible for administering, facilitating, and instructing in-person classes.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of experience as a public safety professional.
Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general 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 education and experience.
A minimum of three years of experience in planning, teaching, organizing, and implementing leadership, human resources, basic instructor (or train the trainer), professional development, and/or public safety training.
Possession of a MPCTC Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of experience as a First Line Supervisor or First Line Administrator in public safety in the public safety profession.
Experience in logistics required for program/curriculum development and delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and implement lesson plans, training materials, practical scenarios and assessments tailored to executive and supervisory leadership and other relevant public safety training programs for both mandated and non-mandated programs.
Facilitate and deliver in-person training and workshops, ensuring learning objectives are met and participants are engaged.
Conduct on-going research to update courses and training materials.
Manage training schedules and collaborate with external trainers to ensure resource efficiency and instructional quality.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of training activities and participant progress.
Evaluate and revise programs for effectiveness and relevancy.
Ensure all programs, training initiatives, and instructional materials are current, meet COMAR and industry standards, and maintain 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.
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension