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Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - DPSCS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I in Hagerstown, Maryland

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 countrys 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.

Duties:

  • 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 towers, 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:

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Administeremergency medical assistance to both inmates and staff.

Perform physically demanding tasks e.g. running, physical control of inmates, lifting.

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