Correctional Officer Captain
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Introduction
If you arelooking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leavecompetitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professionalgrowth apply to join the DPSCS team today!
The Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicatedcandidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of thelargest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget ofmore than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety wehave increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovativerestorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into societyupon release.
As a member ofthe DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a widerange of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off ( sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplementalretirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
GRADE
CORR 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Police and Correctional TrainingCommissions
6852 4th St
Sykesville MD21784
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or high school equivalencycertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates.
Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article Section 8-209.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.
3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Lieutenant.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Lieutenant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
should have at least five (5) yearsof experience with DPSCS.
2. Candidate should have at least two (2) years ofexperience leading the work of correctional officers in the custody andsecurity of adult inmates.LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This position is limited to currentDepartment of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesemployees who are currently Captains or on Captains eligible list
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a correctional officer during their probationary period (Correctional Services Article Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12 Subtitle 10 Chapter 01 and include the following:
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.
2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and therefore must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information recruitment name recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSD-Recruitment Division at.
Matthew Berry
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
