Correctional Officer I Job at Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Servic..., Hagerstown, MD

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  • Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Servic...
  • Hagerstown, MD

Job Description

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 opening 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 successful completion of one year of service and an initial probationary period, employees are promoted to the position of Correctional Officer II with a 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. Finders Fee Most active, non-temporary DPSCS State employees who refer a qualified correctional officer employee, who is hired by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, may earn a one-time finders fee of $500. Applicants must identify the referring DPSCS employee by their first name and last name on the on-line application in JobAps. 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 with an honorable discharge are eligible to apply at the age of 18 for the position of Correctional Officer I. 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 charge against any other leave who are a member of a reserve unit of the armed forces or in the organized militia for military training or active military duty. Main Purpose of Job ::: {helvetica="" neue",="" helvetica,="" sans-serif;="" font-style:normal;="" font-variant-ligatures:normal;="" font-weight:400;="" text-align:left;="" white-space:normal;="" text-decoration-thickness:initial;="" text-decoration-style:initial;="" text-decoration-color:initial"=""} 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 ::: {helvetica="" neue",="" helvetica,="" sans-serif;="" font-style:normal;="" font-variant-ligatures:normal;="" font-weight:400;="" text-align:left;="" white-space:normal;="" text-decoration-thickness:initial;="" text-decoration-style:initial;="" text-decoration-color:initial"=""} - Provides care, custody and control of inmates at a correctional institution on an assigned shift. - Directs inmate activities and maintains security in cell blocks, dining and work areas. - Observes inmates from tow rs, in corridors or in visiting areas. - Provides advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to institutional rules and regulations. Essential job functions The ability to: Attend an entrancelevel training program certifiedby the Maryland Corrections Training Commission. :::

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Job Tags

Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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