Correctional Officer ; Statewide
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career in corrections with competitive pay, great benefits, retirement, and opportunity for advancement and professional growth – Apply to become a Correctional Officer today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates for our Correctional Officer I entry-level position. This recruitment is ongoing and continuous and is a great way to begin a career with DPSCS.
The position of Correctional Officer I is the first level in a non-competitive promotion series (NCP). Following a successful completion of one year of service and an initial probationary period, employees are promoted to the position of Correctional Officer II with a 6% salary increase. This promotional increase is in addition to any COLA or step increments approved by the MD General Assembly.
Benefits
As a member of the DPSCS team, in addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), twenty-year retirement, supplemental retirement options (i.e. 401k, 457b etc.), and even become a member of a state employee credit union.
Hiring Incentive
Newly hired Correctional Officers will receive a $5,000 incentive – $2,000 after successfully completing their training at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy and $3,000 after successfully completing their probationary period. A regional hiring bonus of $2,500 is available for applicants who select the Hagerstown, Cumberland, or Eastern shore facilities.
GRADE
CORR 0003
LOCATION OF POSITION
Statewide. This statewide recruitment has been opened to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our local Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services throughout the state. Please indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.
Main Purpose of Job
A Correctional Officer I is the entry-level position of custody, security, and supervision of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility. Employees in this classification receive close supervision and do not supervise other correctional officers. Correctional officers are assigned to morning, evening, night, or rotating shifts.
Position Duties
Essential Job Functions
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:
None.
Note:
The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. A driver's license is recommended but not required. Employees in this classification may be required to operate buses for the transportation of inmates. Employees assigned such duties will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brakes endorsements valid in the State of Maryland.
Special Requirements
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