Correctional Commitment Specialist

Pay Schedule I, Grade 23, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, reviews, verifies, enters, and processes criminal incarceration records for intake, detainment, transfer, and release of inmates, the nature of which is of such great criticality that error would likely result in immediate hazard to public safety.

• Accesses the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), Jail Management System, or other criminal justice computer networks in order to enter, update, review, retrieve, and expunge information. Uses criminal justice computer networks to provide critical information to other incarceration facilities or criminal justice agencies, court systems, or correctional staff.
• Reviews and processes inmate arrest documents. Interviews inmates upon booking and enters or updates all pertinent information into the Jail Management System, including inmate history, demographics, education information and inmate property. Prepares paperwork for bail review. Reviews and processes commitment documents insuring that the proper paperwork has been received and the appropriate agencies are notified.
• Reviews and processes detainers on persons incarcerated at correctional facilities, insuring that warrants are served before defendants are released from custody. Reviews, arranges for, and processes documents relating to the transfer of inmates. Reviews, verifies, and interprets information in order to make determinations and solve problems involving the calculation of adult inmate prison sentences in accordance with County and State laws and regulations. Reviews, authorizes, and processes release documents. Transfers inmate information from documents to a variety of criminal justice computer networks. Provides inmate information to various judicial and correctional agencies.
• Processes warrants, writs, summonses, indictments, subpoenas, interstate and intrastate agreements on detainers, commitment records, sex offender registrations, and determines whether DNA samples are required in accordance with County, State, and Federal regulations.
• Reviews, edits, and disseminates sensitive and confidential information in response to inquiries from other correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, the courts, the general public, and other parties, in accordance with local, State, and Federal guidelines. Maintains and updates active and inactive files. Maintains victim files. Updates and notifies victims upon inmate’s release from incarceration.
• Provides guidance and assistance to uniformed or less experienced staff. Assist in training of new staff.
• Operates office machinery such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, and printers.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as assigned.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalencyplus
three year’s general clerical experience. (Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems. Knowledge of automated office systems.
Skill in operation of office machinery as listed in essential duties.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and accurately, both orally and in writing. Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, and procedures and use independent judgment in applying them to specific situations according to established standards. Ability to process information with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to answer routine inquiries and to properly direct visitors, mail, or telephone calls. Ability to maintain files. Ability to follow County and Department rules and regulations. Ability to learn automated office systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of criminal justice system including terminology, documents, and processes.
Skill in accessing and utilizing various criminal justice computer networks. Skill in interpreting rules, regulations, and procedures and using independent judgment in applying them to specific situations according to established standards. Skill in communicating and processing information accurately.
Ability to lead and instruct lesser skilled workers. Ability to train new staff.Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Correctional Commitment Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Persons appointed to this position will be required to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will require nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime when scheduled.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions is essentially sedentary but may entail occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities. Work is performed in a fully operational correctional facility, which includes direct inmate contact and all inherent hazards.Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.SalaryAnnual Salary review – Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performanceGeneral Increases – Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.Longevity Increases – In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.Sick LeaveVacation LeavePersonal LeaveHolidaysBereavement LeaveJury LeaveMilitary LeaveBaltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.