CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Metal Maintenance

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience:Two years of metal maintenance experience.

Notes:

above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article Section 8-209 Annotated Code of Maryland.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialtycodes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

1. Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria 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 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.

3. 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.

Readiness and Annual Physical Recertification for Corrections Maintenance Officers:Correctional Maintenance Officers must successfully complete an annual recertification process that includes demonstrating the physical capabilities required for defensive tactics.This ensures correctional maintenance officers maintain the strength agility and endurance needed to effectively respond to emergencies and execute trained self-defense techniques. Maintaining physical readiness is essential to ensuring the safety of the officer fellow staff members and the resident population during high-risk situations.

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.

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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

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 .

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division <> or
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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.