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Academy Instructor Sergeant

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Washington County, VT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60765 - 94333

Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Introduction

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.

GRADE

CORR 0005

LOCATION OF POSITION

PCTC- Correctional Training Unit- Hagerstown

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent instruct a designed curriculum within the assigned Correctional Entrance Level Training Academy in order to ensure compliance with standards established by the Professional Development and Training Division and Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) or other regulatory agency having jurisdiction. The incumbent will also assist academy students as mentors or coaches to resolve any logistical or programmatic issues to insure all curriculums is disseminated in a professional and adult based learning manner. The incumbent is the first contact with all newly hired Correctional Officers therefore must exhibit a high level of professionalism both within and outside the classroom setting. As a CO III the incumbent has lead responsibility for newly hired Correctional Officers assigned to the CELTP program and CO II instructors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Three years of experience as a Correctional Officer involving 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 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 that of Correctional Officer II.

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 II on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to currentDepartment of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesemployees who are Correctional Officer Sergeants and or eligible for Sergeants.In addition applicant must be a current Defensive Tactics Instructor.Or obtain Defensive Tactics Instructor Certificationwithin 1 year of Hire Date.

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 busses for the transportation of inmates. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire a Class B Commercial Drivers License with passenger and air brakes endorsements valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 .

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.

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