CONTRACTUAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates for our Contractual Correctional Officer II position. If you are looking for an exciting career in corrections with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunity for advancement and professional growth – apply to become a Contractual Correctional Officer II today!

Anne Arundel County

(Jessup Correctional Institution)

7805 House of Correction Rd, Jessup, MD 20794

This recruitment may be used 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 only indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.

A Correctional Officer II is the full performance level of work in the 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 may be assigned to morning or evening shifts.

• Facilitate the transportation of Incarcerated Individuals to and from medical appointments statewide.
• Exercise care, custody and control over incarcerated individuals.
• Administer emergency medical assistance to both incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Perform physically demanding tasks e.g. running, physical control of incarcerated individuals, lifting.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Analyze situations and problems and provide appropriate solutions.
• Provides advice and guidance in assisting incarcerated individuals in their adjustment to institutional rules and regulations.

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: One year of experience as a correctional officer involving the custody and security of adult inmates.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

This recruitment is specifically for retired State of Maryland or retired Maryland Municipal/County Correctional Officers who are eligible for recertification with the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

1. Employees in this classification will 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 buses for the transportation of incarcerated individuals. Employees assigned such duties will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees must meet the selection standards required and successfully completed the recertification 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 (Inclusive of a polygraph)
• 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 substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

Common Disqualifiers

· Prior Drug Use- The Commission may not certify an applicant to a mandated position if the applicant has within a 12 month period immediately preceding the date of hire, unlawfully used natural cannabis or natural cannabinoids.

· Arrest Records - No felony convictions;  No misdemeanor convictions within five (5) years; No probations before judgement or parole and probation within five (5) years;  Must not currently be on parole or probation; No civil drug convictions within three (3) years. 

· Driving Records - No convictions or probation before judgement on any 12-point violation within five (5) years. Including but not limited to driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, attempting to flee/ elude police and/or driving while license is refused / suspended / revoked /canceled.

· Academy - Must meet the guidelines for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.

· Military records - No separations less than honorable.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.