Correctional Officer : Entry-Level Career

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.

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.

Veterans
DPSCS will continually recognize and support our country’s veterans, service members, and their families.

Our commitment applies to all employment practices including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotions, training, benefits, retention, certification, and testing. We fully recognize, honor, and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Military Veterans may qualify for State Service credit up to but not to exceed 5 years early retirement.

Military Leave – A maximum of 15 days annually, is granted to DPSCS employees without loss of pay or other leave.

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Maryland and Eastern Shore

This 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 incarcerated individuals 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

Physical Readiness and Annual Physical Recertification for
Corrections Officers:
Corrections Officers must successfully complete
an annual recertification process that includes demonstrating the physical
capabilities required for defensive tactics. This ensures
correctional officers maintain the strength, agility, and endurance needed
to effectively respond to emergencies and execute trained self-defense
techniques. Maintaining physical readiness is essential to ensuring the safety
of the officer, fellow staff members, and the resident population during
high-risk situations.
Essential job functions are the ability to:

Attend an entrancelevel training program certified by
the Maryland Corrections Training Commission.
Exercise care, custody and control over incarcerated individuals.
Administeremergency medical assistance to bothincarcerated individuals and
staff.
Perform physically demanding tasks e.g. running, physical control
ofincarcerated individuals, lifting.
Superviseincarcerated individualsparticipatingin work, leisure activities,
formalprograms, etc.
Work overtime as required by operational necessities and
emergencies.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing withincarcerated individuals and
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