Correctional Supply Officer Supervisor

Position: CORRECTIONAL SUPPLY OFFICER SUPERVISOR - #26-004094-0001

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 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion.

In 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 0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

MCTC: 18800 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21746

Main Purpose of Job

Supervise and train Correctional Supply Officers in the maintenance and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment required for operation of a correctional institution. Supervise warehouse operations to include the ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and warehousing of inventory stock; train and supervise incarcerated individuals in the performance of the aforementioned activities; supervise the processing of incarcerated individuals welfare requests and receipt/distribution of incarcerated individuals packages.

POSITION

DUTIES

Supervises lower-level Correctional Supply Officers engaged in store keeping and warehousing at an adult correctional facility by training new workers; assigning and reviewing work; recommending hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions; explaining policies; approving leave; and performing formal performance evaluations;
Receives and processes requisitions for stock replacement from agency personnel in order to monitor the flow of supplies throughout the various departments;
Disburses and accounts for supplies, materials and equipment issued to incarcerated individuals and agency personnel in order to prevent theft and maintain fiscal and security controls;
Contacts vendors in order to obtain bids or resolve questions concerning supply purchases;
Supervises incarcerated individual workers in order to prevent theft, identify and report any breaches of security, and evaluate job performance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in store keeping or warehousing operations at a correctional facility. Notes: 1. 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.
2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience working in a warehouse setting
• Two years of experience in inventory and ordering supplies/equipment

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of incarcerated individuals or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's 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 institutional support staff during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland). Selection standards for institutional support staff 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 Oral interview A completed background investigation Physical examination.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

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…