INTRODUCTION

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
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.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S). INCLUDE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION REGARDING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS.

• Litigation Experience
• Experience working with a Maryland State government agency

The Management Advocate I and II (Employee Relations Unit Hearing Officer) position serves as a legal advisor to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services on Second Step Appeals and renders legally sufficient decisions on Disciplinary Action and Grievance and Dispute Resolution Appeals. The incumbent also represents the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services on appeals of grievances, disciplinary actions and dispute resolution complaints before the Department of Budget and Management, the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) and the Correctional Officers’ Bill of Rights (“COBR”) Hearing Board. This position makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services on the legal sufficiency of Notices of Termination, Notices of Disciplinary Charges (“NODC”) and appeals of terminations. This position represents the Department at Settlement Conferences before the Department of Budget and Management. The incumbent is also responsible for interpreting, reviewing and resolving employee-employer relations disputes arising out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (“MOU”).