Home Monitoring Investigator
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Number: 07771
Salary: $49,494 - $106,616
Closing Date: December 19, 2023
This is an entry-level to full-performance level professional position whereby the incumbent performs the full range of assignments in a community correction setting (sites/locations vary). The incumbent in this position must maintain a level of physical fitness to respond rapidly in emergent situations within specific work sites. Conducts on-site checks (i.e., residence, workplace, school, etc.) for program participants; Installs electronic monitoring equipment and performs necessary adjustments/repairs as needed; approves/verifies requests made by program participants to leave residence; documents unusual situations that occur when conducting on-site checks; responds to pager alerts to address critical violations established by Department. This position requires the utilization of ethical and professional independent judgment and action in performing duties. Work is monitored and performed through a continuum of training under close supervision and in coordination with a higher-level Correctional Treatment Coordinator.
*This position is considered "Essential." The incumbent selected for this position must be willing to stay or report to work during exigencies like a man-made crisis or inclement weather when other county employees have been granted administrative leave.
The incumbent will work shift work.
Please note - the salary above represents the maximum earning potential for this position. The maximum budgeted starting salary for this position is up to $78,055.00 based on education and experience.
What You'll Do:
- Monitors and supervises program participant’s compliance with program requirements.
- Keeps participants apprised of scheduled court appearances.
- Maintains electronic contacts via phones, computers, or apps.
- Installs electronic monitoring equipment and performs necessary adjustments/repairs as needed.
- Verifies/approves requests made by program participants to leave CRC or approved residence.
- Documents unusual situations that occur when conducting on-site checks.
- Responds to electronic monitoring alerts to address system issues and program violations.
- Conducts on-site checks (residence, workplace, school, etc.) for participants released to community-based activities.
- Initiates the necessary documentation to execute the release of an individual on the community-based programs.
- Utilizes the electronic monitoring system to monitor individuals assigned to Electronic Monitoring actively.
- Access various locations in the DOC offender database.
- Maintains certification to access the NCIC network to retrieve/interpret local, state, and national criminal history information.
- Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
What You'll Need:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Public or Business Administration or other appropriate major field; or an equivalent combination or education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Public Safety and/or Security experience.
- Previous Investigative experience.
