Maryland
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - #25-004084-0008
Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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. This position is limited to current contractual and regular Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only. Grade
CORR 0008 Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to manage the enforcement operation of HDEU. The operation includes supervision of lieutenants, development of policy and procedure, ensuring that enforcement operations meet all applicable standards, attending meetings, prioritizing tasks to meet all assigned deadlines, and making recommendations for change. Position Duties
Conducts planned staff meetings with lieutenants and PCO's to exchange information, bring enforcement staff up-to-date on policy changes, provide training, and discuss making changes to improve operation efficiency, etc. Assigns work to supervisors, and coaches the lieutenants in the performance of assignments, and reviews work of correctional officer lieutenants, providing appropriate feedback, up to and including disciplinary action, to ensure resultant products are in accordance with standards. Through the use of these subordinates, coordinates the following unit functions on behalf of the enforcement section: work schedules; time reports; staffing and overtime analysis; staff inspections; performance evaluations; training; fleet; enrollments; HIT confirmations; OBSCIS entries; EMS equipment supply, inventory, and repair; policy and procedure development; Fire and Safety; Emergency Generator; Emergency Drills; Emergency Telephone; Armory; Storage; Security Equipment Supply; Key Reports; Fleet Master; Overall Fleet Management to include Adherence to a Maintenance Schedule; Equipment Issuance Reports; PBT Reports; Strip Search Log; Urinalysis Processes; Sector Sheets; Telephone Number Blocks; Serious Incident Reports; Matter of Records; Polling Reports; and, other reports and work products requiring enforcement action and intervention. Home contact monitoring to ensure the appropriate number as established by policy is accomplished. Attends meetings and training sessions conducted/sanctioned by the Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director. This includes meetings/training conducted at or by HDEU as well as those conducted external to the Unit or as a designee of the Assistant Executive Director. Conducts investigations on behalf of the Home Detention Enforcement Unit, to include those conducted under the auspices of the Division of Correction Internal Investigation Unit, ensuring confidentiality, timeliness, and accuracy of data. 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: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates. Notes: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. 2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences. 3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Lieutenant. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Lieutenant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Limitations on Selection
This position is limited to currentDepartment of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesemployees who hold the requirements for this classification. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. 2. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C 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 a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer 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 A completed background investigation Oral interview Physical examination. 2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis. 3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. 4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Benefits
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension Further Instructions
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999. Matthew Berry Matthew.Berry@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.
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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. This position is limited to current contractual and regular Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only. Grade
CORR 0008 Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to manage the enforcement operation of HDEU. The operation includes supervision of lieutenants, development of policy and procedure, ensuring that enforcement operations meet all applicable standards, attending meetings, prioritizing tasks to meet all assigned deadlines, and making recommendations for change. Position Duties
Conducts planned staff meetings with lieutenants and PCO's to exchange information, bring enforcement staff up-to-date on policy changes, provide training, and discuss making changes to improve operation efficiency, etc. Assigns work to supervisors, and coaches the lieutenants in the performance of assignments, and reviews work of correctional officer lieutenants, providing appropriate feedback, up to and including disciplinary action, to ensure resultant products are in accordance with standards. Through the use of these subordinates, coordinates the following unit functions on behalf of the enforcement section: work schedules; time reports; staffing and overtime analysis; staff inspections; performance evaluations; training; fleet; enrollments; HIT confirmations; OBSCIS entries; EMS equipment supply, inventory, and repair; policy and procedure development; Fire and Safety; Emergency Generator; Emergency Drills; Emergency Telephone; Armory; Storage; Security Equipment Supply; Key Reports; Fleet Master; Overall Fleet Management to include Adherence to a Maintenance Schedule; Equipment Issuance Reports; PBT Reports; Strip Search Log; Urinalysis Processes; Sector Sheets; Telephone Number Blocks; Serious Incident Reports; Matter of Records; Polling Reports; and, other reports and work products requiring enforcement action and intervention. Home contact monitoring to ensure the appropriate number as established by policy is accomplished. Attends meetings and training sessions conducted/sanctioned by the Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director. This includes meetings/training conducted at or by HDEU as well as those conducted external to the Unit or as a designee of the Assistant Executive Director. Conducts investigations on behalf of the Home Detention Enforcement Unit, to include those conducted under the auspices of the Division of Correction Internal Investigation Unit, ensuring confidentiality, timeliness, and accuracy of data. 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: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates. Notes: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. 2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences. 3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Lieutenant. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Lieutenant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Limitations on Selection
This position is limited to currentDepartment of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesemployees who hold the requirements for this classification. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. 2. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C 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 a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer 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 A completed background investigation Oral interview Physical examination. 2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis. 3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. 4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Benefits
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension Further Instructions
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999. Matthew Berry Matthew.Berry@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.
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