Certified Correctional Officer

eoe/aa  07.01.

worcester county job opportunities department: worcester county jailjob title: certified correctional officers compensation: certified correctional officer (1 to 2 years maryland certified**)

grade 19/step 1 $ 28.30 hourly/$58,864 annually (dayshift) tograde 19 shift/step 2- $30.24 hourly/$62,899 annually (night shift*)

private first class (2 to 4 years maryland certified**)grade 19/step 5 $ 30.93 hourly/$64,334 annually (dayshift) to

grade 19 shift/step 5- $32.31 hourly/$67,205 annually (night shift*)corporal (4 to 8 years maryland certified**)grade 20/step 5 $ 32.31 hourly/$67,205 annually (dayshift) to

grade 20 shift/step 8- $36.15 hourly/$75,192 annually (night shift*)pay for certified officers with more than 8 years of certified experience

may be higher.

shifts include: 7:45am-4pm, 3:45pm-12am, 11:45pm-8am (must be able and willing to work all shifts listed)
*** must be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Final date to receive applications: until filledjob summary: this individual is responsible for supervising the incarcerated individual population, their movements, and following the policies and procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual to ensure the security, custody, and public safety for the worcester county jail. This individual will report to the security and custody supervisor but will be under the direct leadership of the warden.general

requirements:

• safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing. Cannabis is prohibited
• essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice. Subject to mandatory overtime as needed
• possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (md)
• successfully pass pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, motor vehicle history, work history, and references
• successfully pass pre-employment physical fitness assessment, physical examination, and

psychological testing

• follows policies and procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual for the worcester

county jail

• ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• provides security and welfare for the incarcerated individuals population
• prepares required reports in an accurate and timely manner and disseminates to proper
• observes incarcerated individuals to detect or prevent disturbances
• escorts incarcerated individuals throughout the jail
• processes incarcerated individuals into the jail, accounting for personal property and issuing jail
• patrols assigned areas regularly, checking locks, doors, security lights, etc.
• ensures the operation of the control center as assigned
• logs and delivers incoming mail
• supervises trustees in the delivery of meals to the incarcerated individual population and
• assists and offers guidance to incarcerated individuals concerning adjustments to the institutions
• controls contraband in the institution through personnel and incarcerated individuals housing unit
• regulates visitors in the jail
• monitors incarcerated individuals’ recreation
• helps counsel incarcerated individuals and handles personal problems
• cross-trains and backs up other staff as needed
• completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or
• complies with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, coop plans, etc.
• ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• complies with the worcester county government personnel rules & regulations and safety
• performs other related duties as required by command staff

• valid driver’s license and driving…