What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Criminal Justice Programs position at Charles County Government?
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The Director of Criminal Justice Programs is a specialized, management level position that plans, develops, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates programs that serve adult and juvenile offenders to promote a range of productive and rehabilitative options to improve the criminal justice system. This position is responsible for the oversight of all circuit court juvenile and adult criminal case processing practices and state reporting requirements, facilitating new court program creation, and supervising all court-based criminal justice programs. In addition to court-based criminal justice program(s) project management, the director provides logistical and administrative support to the Charles County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) and maintains communication and ongoing proactive working relationships with CJCC partners and community stakeholders. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from the courts and other criminal justice agencies for the purpose of measuring performance and identifying policy and programmatic changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Essential functions also entail grant writing, fiscal management, media and communications, justice partner and community engagement, and training and professional development. The Director of Criminal Justice Programs works at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge and under the direct supervision of the CJCC Executive Committee with general guidance provided by the Court Administrator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Criminal Justice Initiatives and Activities Coordination: Performs supervisory oversight for all circuit court juvenile and adult criminal justice programs and activities. Evaluates existing circuit court juvenile and adult criminal programs and case management practices to determine which evidence-based concepts and model programs would enhance or improve those operations and develops the responsive policies or programs for implementation. Collaborates with the CJCC and justice partners to set long and short-terms goals and to facilitate revisions to the strategic work plan, programs, policies, and procedures consistent with those goals and emergent CJCC initiatives. Coordinates, implements, evaluates, monitors, and reports the progress of agreed-upon goals, objectives, initiatives, and tasks that achieve the long and short-range strategic priorities of the circuit court and the CJCC. Proposes changes and enhancements to countywide criminal justice practices and procedures to the CJCC, incorporating concepts of continuous quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based best practices. Consults with information technology departments to establish or upgrade database interfaces with all justice partners. Studies and devises methods to coordinate the availability and development of resources, facilities, and services that are required for, or offered by, circuit court and CJCC-sponsored programs and initiatives. Facilitates a cooperative working environment among CJCC members, county government departments, local agencies, and community organizations. Liaises with pertinent Charles County Government boards, commissions, and councils to advance criminal justice strategies. Represents the CJCC, as directed, in all local and state coordinated justice system planning and data collection effort meetings. Pursues professional association memberships and attends conferences to remain abreast of current and emergent criminal justice trends, methodologies, research initiatives, and published findings. Identifies, coordinates, and implements training opportunities for circuit court staff, CJCC members, and justice partners.Criminal Justice Committees, Subcommittees, and Workgroups Participation: Creates and chairs circuit court adult criminal and juvenile justice committees and workgroups. Schedules and calendars all CJCC Executive Committee, CJCC membership, subcommittee, and workgroup meetings. Drafts, distributes, and posts agendas, meeting minutes, and other correspondence for the CJCC, its subcommittees, and workgroups. Updates bylaws, mission statement, goals and objectives, and strategic plan as required. Maintains all CJCC records and documentation of proceedings. Executes new CJCC member and other stakeholder orientation. Attends all relevant meetings as required. Ensures compliance with Open Meetings and Open Records Laws.Communication Management: Fosters collaborative justice partner conversations to further local and state criminal justice endeavors. Assists in development and management of the design and functionality of various website pages, CJCC branding, and program literature. Utilizes various forms of traditional and social media to enhance and facilitate participation, awareness, and outreach objectives and evaluates stakeholder and citizen involvement. Presents complex data and information in simplified and easily understood formats using tables, graphs, or other visual aids, and explains concepts in simplified terms. Develops and disseminates information to promote transparency and better understanding of criminal justice programs, services, activities, regulations, objectives, and administrative proceedings to a broad audience including the public, community groups, public agencies, and private organizations. Produces regular reports on the CJCC and criminal justice system, including an annual CJCC report, and presents findings to diverse audiences including government administrators, elected officials, agency representatives, court staff, and the public. Advances understanding of racial and ethnic disparities in the local criminal justice system and pursues meaningful avenues to expand inclusion of the community, especially communities of color, in decision-making. Locates and distributes information on evidence-based best practices, published reports, and statistical analyses.Fiscal and Grant Administration: Researches funding opportunities, coordinates, prepares, and submits grant applications. Maintains grant-funded criminal justice project programmatic, fiscal, and statistical records to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Prepares and justifies annual general fund and grant budget estimates, based on staffing and resource needs, expenditure patterns, cost estimates, CJCC goals and objectives, and circuit court requirements. Evaluates current and projected program cost effectiveness to include analyses of expenditure and revenue data relative to the population served. Identifies mandated versus discretionary services for budgetary purposes. Monitors budget, contracts, services, costs, and other factors among circuit court and CJCC programs to identify problem and service duplication areas and recommends budget reallocation refinements. Coordinates and oversees circuit court and grant-funded program contracts and agreements for purchase of community agency services for criminal justice projects. Drafts Statements of Work for Requests for Proposals, Requests for Bids, and Memoranda of Understanding and evaluates vendor responses for award decisions in accordance with state and local procurement policies.Research, Data Analysis, and Performance Measurement: Administers circuit court adult criminal and juvenile justice performance measurement and data quality assurance efforts to include differentiated case management, caseflow, Maryland Automated Guidelines System and Justice Reinvestment Act reporting, cellphone notification services, reserved case reporting, adult drug court operations, criminal record expungement, and jury use and management. Gathers and analyzes data and information on existing circuit court and county criminal and juvenile justice programs relative to CJCC priority initiative goals and objectives. Recommends programmatic, policy, procedural, or legislative changes based on the analysis of operational data, opinion surveys, and statistical research. Investigates and analyzes critical CJCC-identified issues and proposes and develops documentation, policies, procedures, and materials in conjunction with the CJCC, its subcommittees, and workgroups. Develops program collaboration performance measures and evaluation standards for CJCC-coordinated programs. Advances the development of key performance measures and assessment tools to assess progress towards circuit court, CJCC priority projects, and overall systemic performance and builds stakeholder consensus to set baseline measures and program and system performance targets. Promotes and furthers the utilization of data across and between systems, including the sharing, governance, coordination, and integration of key data among relevant stakeholders.This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of an employee assigned to this job.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave, health care, long-term disability, and post-employment health programs. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of prior eligible Maryland State and local government services in other defined benefit pension plans.In addition to completing the online application, candidates must provide a cover letter, current resume, and a professional writing sample to be considered for this position. Faxed copies or applications electronically submitted directly to an individual’s email address will not be accepted. Charles County Circuit Court is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
The Director of Criminal Justice Programs is a specialized, management level position that plans, develops, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates programs that serve adult and juvenile offenders to promote a range of productive and rehabilitative options to improve the criminal justice system. This position is responsible for the oversight of all circuit court juvenile and adult criminal case processing practices and state reporting requirements, facilitating new court program creation, and supervising all court-based criminal justice programs. In addition to court-based criminal justice program(s) project management, the director provides logistical and administrative support to the Charles County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) and maintains communication and ongoing proactive working relationships with CJCC partners and community stakeholders. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from the courts and other criminal justice agencies for the purpose of measuring performance and identifying policy and programmatic changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Essential functions also entail grant writing, fiscal management, media and communications, justice partner and community engagement, and training and professional development. The Director of Criminal Justice Programs works at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge and under the direct supervision of the CJCC Executive Committee with general guidance provided by the Court Administrator.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Criminal Justice Initiatives and Activities Coordination: Performs supervisory oversight for all circuit court juvenile and adult criminal justice programs and activities. Evaluates existing circuit court juvenile and adult criminal programs and case management practices to determine which evidence-based concepts and model programs would enhance or improve those operations and develops the responsive policies or programs for implementation. Collaborates with the CJCC and justice partners to set long and short-terms goals and to facilitate revisions to the strategic work plan, programs, policies, and procedures consistent with those goals and emergent CJCC initiatives. Coordinates, implements, evaluates, monitors, and reports the progress of agreed-upon goals, objectives, initiatives, and tasks that achieve the long and short-range strategic priorities of the circuit court and the CJCC. Proposes changes and enhancements to countywide criminal justice practices and procedures to the CJCC, incorporating concepts of continuous quality improvement and implementation of evidence-based best practices. Consults with information technology departments to establish or upgrade database interfaces with all justice partners. Studies and devises methods to coordinate the availability and development of resources, facilities, and services that are required for, or offered by, circuit court and CJCC-sponsored programs and initiatives. Facilitates a cooperative working environment among CJCC members, county government departments, local agencies, and community organizations. Liaises with pertinent Charles County Government boards, commissions, and councils to advance criminal justice strategies. Represents the CJCC, as directed, in all local and state coordinated justice system planning and data collection effort meetings. Pursues professional association memberships and attends conferences to remain abreast of current and emergent criminal justice trends, methodologies, research initiatives, and published findings. Identifies, coordinates, and implements training opportunities for circuit court staff, CJCC members, and justice partners.Criminal Justice Committees, Subcommittees, and Workgroups Participation: Creates and chairs circuit court adult criminal and juvenile justice committees and workgroups. Schedules and calendars all CJCC Executive Committee, CJCC membership, subcommittee, and workgroup meetings. Drafts, distributes, and posts agendas, meeting minutes, and other correspondence for the CJCC, its subcommittees, and workgroups. Updates bylaws, mission statement, goals and objectives, and strategic plan as required. Maintains all CJCC records and documentation of proceedings. Executes new CJCC member and other stakeholder orientation. Attends all relevant meetings as required. Ensures compliance with Open Meetings and Open Records Laws.Communication Management: Fosters collaborative justice partner conversations to further local and state criminal justice endeavors. Assists in development and management of the design and functionality of various website pages, CJCC branding, and program literature. Utilizes various forms of traditional and social media to enhance and facilitate participation, awareness, and outreach objectives and evaluates stakeholder and citizen involvement. Presents complex data and information in simplified and easily understood formats using tables, graphs, or other visual aids, and explains concepts in simplified terms. Develops and disseminates information to promote transparency and better understanding of criminal justice programs, services, activities, regulations, objectives, and administrative proceedings to a broad audience including the public, community groups, public agencies, and private organizations. Produces regular reports on the CJCC and criminal justice system, including an annual CJCC report, and presents findings to diverse audiences including government administrators, elected officials, agency representatives, court staff, and the public. Advances understanding of racial and ethnic disparities in the local criminal justice system and pursues meaningful avenues to expand inclusion of the community, especially communities of color, in decision-making. Locates and distributes information on evidence-based best practices, published reports, and statistical analyses.Fiscal and Grant Administration: Researches funding opportunities, coordinates, prepares, and submits grant applications. Maintains grant-funded criminal justice project programmatic, fiscal, and statistical records to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Prepares and justifies annual general fund and grant budget estimates, based on staffing and resource needs, expenditure patterns, cost estimates, CJCC goals and objectives, and circuit court requirements. Evaluates current and projected program cost effectiveness to include analyses of expenditure and revenue data relative to the population served. Identifies mandated versus discretionary services for budgetary purposes. Monitors budget, contracts, services, costs, and other factors among circuit court and CJCC programs to identify problem and service duplication areas and recommends budget reallocation refinements. Coordinates and oversees circuit court and grant-funded program contracts and agreements for purchase of community agency services for criminal justice projects. Drafts Statements of Work for Requests for Proposals, Requests for Bids, and Memoranda of Understanding and evaluates vendor responses for award decisions in accordance with state and local procurement policies.Research, Data Analysis, and Performance Measurement: Administers circuit court adult criminal and juvenile justice performance measurement and data quality assurance efforts to include differentiated case management, caseflow, Maryland Automated Guidelines System and Justice Reinvestment Act reporting, cellphone notification services, reserved case reporting, adult drug court operations, criminal record expungement, and jury use and management. Gathers and analyzes data and information on existing circuit court and county criminal and juvenile justice programs relative to CJCC priority initiative goals and objectives. Recommends programmatic, policy, procedural, or legislative changes based on the analysis of operational data, opinion surveys, and statistical research. Investigates and analyzes critical CJCC-identified issues and proposes and develops documentation, policies, procedures, and materials in conjunction with the CJCC, its subcommittees, and workgroups. Develops program collaboration performance measures and evaluation standards for CJCC-coordinated programs. Advances the development of key performance measures and assessment tools to assess progress towards circuit court, CJCC priority projects, and overall systemic performance and builds stakeholder consensus to set baseline measures and program and system performance targets. Promotes and furthers the utilization of data across and between systems, including the sharing, governance, coordination, and integration of key data among relevant stakeholders.This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of an employee assigned to this job.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave, health care, long-term disability, and post-employment health programs. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of prior eligible Maryland State and local government services in other defined benefit pension plans.In addition to completing the online application, candidates must provide a cover letter, current resume, and a professional writing sample to be considered for this position. Faxed copies or applications electronically submitted directly to an individual’s email address will not be accepted. Charles County Circuit Court is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
