CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electronics

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 electronics experience.

Notes:

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

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

Preference will be given to applicants with the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Ability to perform certain installation maintenance new construction or repair tasks.

Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment needed.

Maintain CCTV systems including multiplexors PLC devices video components VCRs televisions and monitors along with the accompanying computer hardware and software.

Maintain audio equipment such as amplifiers public address systems intercoms nurse call and paging systems within the institution.

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 prior to permanent appointment.

Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire theappropriate Maryland drivers license to operate motor vehicles for thetransportation of inmates or supplies.

Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

Becoming a Correctional Maintenance Officer requires that a recruit completes the Entry Level Training Program at the Training Academy through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) at one of our regional locations throughout the state of Maryland. Upon successful graduation from the Academy individuals will be assigned to facilities throughout the state of Maryland. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of Maryland.

Please indicate on your application all the counties in the state of Maryland where you are willing to accept employment. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of two years.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Common Disqualifiers

Prior Drug Use- The Commission may not certify an applicant to a mandated position if the applicant has within a 12 month period immediately preceding the date of hire unlawfully used natural cannabis or natural cannabinoids.

Arrest Records- No felony convictions; No misdemeanor convictions within five (5) years; No probations before judgement or parole and probation within five (5) years; Must not currently be on parole or probation; no civil drug convictions within three (3) years.

Driving Records- No convictions or probations before judgement on any 12-point violation within five (5) years. Including but not limited to driving under the influence driving while intoxicated attempting to flee/ elude police and/or driving while license is refuse suspended / revoked /canceled.

Academy- Must meet the guidelines for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

Military records- No separations less than honorable.