Correctional Officer Sergeant; Maryland Correctional Transportation Unit

Overview

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill a Correctional Officer position.

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• Baltimore City
• Howard County
• Jessup Region
• Western Region

Baltimore City

• Effectively directs subordinates to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Conducts searches on inmates.
• Conducts inspections of restraint equipment.
• Make liaison with court clerks, bailiffs, sheriffs.
• Conduct inmate escorts.
• Review and log disposition forms.
• Retrieve and record commitment forms.
• Retrieve and record releases.
• Properly record, call, and verify inmates left out to custody.
• Make timely reports to supervisors.
• Practice weapon security.
• Maintain key security.
• Conduct security counts.
• Inspect personal security equipment and weapons.
• Inspect motor vehicles.
• Properly apply restraint equipment.
• Keep supervisors informed of daily developments.
• Monitor subordinates’ performance and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Plan to ensure efficient operation of details.
• Make liaison with court personnel.
• Have knowledge of MCTU operating procedures.

Howard County/Jessup Region

• Conduct searches of holding cells, bathrooms, inmate access areas.
• Conduct searches on inmates.
• Inspect restraint equipment.
• Make liaison with court clerks, bailiffs, sheriffs.
• Conduct inmate escorts.
• Review and log disposition forms.
• Retrieve and record commitment forms.
• Retrieve and record releases.
• Properly record, call, and verify inmates left out to custody.
• Make timely reports to supervisors.
• Practice weapon security and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Maintain key security.
• Conduct security counts.
• Inspect personal security equipment and weapons.
• Inspect motor vehicles/practice safe driving.
• Properly apply restraint equipment.
• Maintain frequent contact with Transportation Supervisors to ensure efficient operation.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or high‑school equivalency certificate acceptable.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience as a Correctional Officer involving the custody and security of adult inmates.

Notes:

• Additional education may substitute for experience: 60 credit hours for one year, with at least 15 credit hours in criminal justice or related social sciences.
• Equivalent state experience in other correctional classifications involving daily inmate contact may also substitute.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or specialty codes equivalent to a Correctional Officer II may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

This position is limited to current employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS).

• Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Employees assigned duties requiring operation of buses for inmate transportation must acquire a valid Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brakes endorsements.

• Must meet selection standards and complete all required training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
• Must be U.S. citizenship or resident alien, at least 21 years old, pass a background investigation, oral interview, and physical examination.
• Must successfully complete Entrance Level Firearms Training and demonstrate periodic proficiency in firearm safety and care.
• Must provide a telephone number for 24‑hour call‑in duties.
• Must be subject to substance abuse testing according to state regulations.

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at low cost.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave.
• State pension and supplemental retirement options.
• Six personnel days annually for new employees (prorated).
• Ten days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption.
• At least twelve state holidays per year.

• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity.
• People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• We thank our veterans for their service to our country.