Job Description

Salary: $42,755.00 - $92,099.00 Annually
Location : DOC - Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9202
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Records Unit
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern


Nature and Variety of Work
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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George's County Government Department of Corrections is currently seeking highly qualified candidates to fill a Paralegal 1 position, grade Q16 in the Populations Management/Records Unit.

About the Position:
This is a dually allocated entry-level para-professional position that supports major legal work activities, communication and correspond with Courts and other public safety agencies, and a variety of specialized tasks related to the Department's clients' needs specific to the aspects of clients' Court case(s) and status(es). The incumbent is responsible for assisting with a variety of specialized tasks related to clients' needs. The incumbent must be able to accurately and meticulously perform thorough legal research, prepare timely legal documents for review, and approval while working professionally, effectively, and tactfully with internal and external customers who represent various socio-economic backgrounds. *This position is considered "Essential". The incumbent selected for this position must be willing to stay or report to work during a man-made crisis or inclement weather when other county employees have been granted administrative leave. About the Agency: The Prince George's County Department of Corrections provides a safe, secure and humane environment for pre-trial and sentenced offenders. We also provide rehabilitative programs to inmates such as: education, juvenile services, religious services, domestic violence, barber styling school, nail technician, women's empowerment, substance abuse drug treatment, and community re-entry.

Examples of Work

• Interprets official documents received from Courts and/or Judicial Officers of the Court.
• Reviews commitment documentation for consistency with policies and procedures.
• Researches inmate's name and alias(es), if applicable, to identify the defendant's prior intakes.
• Prepares inmate files. Completes requested information on jacket.
• Utilizes appropriate jacket based on identity alert variables established in file system.
• Reviews, interprets and/or enters information received from Local/Foreign law enforcement agencies.
• Accesses various databases, in the County's computer network to enter, retrieve, and interpret information.
• Maintains access/certification to the Maryland Interagency Law Enforcement System (MILES) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC/RMS) network, to retrieve/interpret information reflecting charges within the State or Nationwide.
• Determines the type of inmate release(s) being ordered.
• Completes and assembles the appropriate forms to have releases executed by the "Release Team".
• Analyzes documents and enters the appropriate information into the PGCDOC's computer database, to reflect the type of release.
• Compiles necessary legal documents and records to be forwarded with inmates upon transfer to other jurisdictions/institutions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Social Science or Paralegal studies from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of experience in performing paralegal/legal assistant work.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information
Job Location : 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Be willing to obtain the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.
• Be willing to work in a Correctional Facility.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to work shift work days/evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Pass a drug test and submit to subsequent random drug testing.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work :Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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01


I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.

• Yes
• No

02


What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Associate Degree
• Some College
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/JD/Doctorate

03


Which best describes your field of study which you have a degree?

• Social Science
• Paralegal

04


Select the response that best describes your experience interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.

• I have no experience interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.
• I have less than a year of experience interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.
• I have a year of experience, but less than two (2) interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.
• I have 2 years of experience, but less than three (3) interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.
• I have 3 years of experience, but less than (4) years interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.
• I have 4 years or more of experience interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation.

05


Describe your experience interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating information obtained from documentation. Please include employer(s) as well as date(s) of employment. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications that state "See Resume" will not be reviewed. If you do not have experience, please put N/A.
06


Select the response that best describes your experience organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.

• I have no experience organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• I have less than a year of experience organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• I have a year of experience, but less than two (2) organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• I have 2 years of experience, but less than three (3) organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• I have 3 years of experience, but less than (4) years of experience organizing, maintaining and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• I have 4 years or more of organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals.

07


Describe in detail your experience organizing, maintaining, and preparing legal correspondences for legal briefs, pleadings, and appeals. Include the name of the employer(s) where work was performed and dates where the experience was earned. This experience must also be described in the "WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A."
08


Select the response that best describes your experience performing paralegal/legal assistant work.

• I have no experience performing paralegal/legal assistant work.
• I have less than a year of performing paralegal/legal assistant work.
• I have a year of experience, but less than that two (2) performing paralegal/legal assistant work.
• I have 2 years of experience, but less than three (3) performing paralegal/legal assistant work.
• I have 3 years of experience, but less than four (4) performing paralegal/legal assistant work.
• I have 4 years or more performing paralegal/legal assistant work.

09


Describe in detail your experience in performing paralegal/legal assistant work. Include the name of the employer(s) and employment dates where work was performed. This experience must also be described in the "WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE" section of this application. DO NOT TYPE "SEE RESUME". If no experience, enter "N/A"
10


Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

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