Director – Department of Public Safety

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Director – Department of Public Safety, Appointed Official
Please submit ideal salary
40 hours per week, exempt position (Grade E99)
Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply by 5:00 pm on April 25, 2023.

Carroll County Government is seeking a resourceful, forward-thinking individual with strong and effective oral and written communication skills to direct the overall coordination, evaluation, and operations of the Department of Public Safety.

The Director is responsible for managing the emergency management operations of Carroll County, ensuring efficient operation of the Communication Center in support of police, fire, and emergency services; Coordinating with the Department of Fire/EMS, Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, municipal police departments and others throughout the County for fire, emergency medical services, and local law enforcement to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws. Individual may serve as governor-appointed Emergency Manager.

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:

 Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision)
 Low-cost dental insurance
 Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
 13 paid holidays
 Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

How to apply:

• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Request an application by calling our office or sending an email to: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Wireless/Emergency Communication, Emergency Management, or related field/discipline
2. Six years administrative emergency services experience, including three years supervisory experience*
3. Valid driver’s license
4. Requires criminal background check as condition of employment
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree, Background Check

Wages per hour: $116,849.00 per year
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost healthcare, prescription & vision, low-cost dental insurance, 13 paid holidays

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  TUESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  THURSDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  FRIDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shift: Day

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 72 months
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 04/25/2023