CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Snow Hill (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Fitness room

Employee Assistance Program

Credit union membership

Job summary

Worcester County Jail is seeking Certified Correctional Officers to supervise incarcerated individuals, manage their movements, and enforce policies to ensure security and public safety. This position requires MD certifications and readiness to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Applicants must have a valid MD driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21, and pass extensive background, fitness and psychological testing.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and driving record with fewer than 4 points (MD).
• HS diploma or GED required; must be 21 years old.
• Must pass background, medical, fitness, and psychological screening.
• Certified Officer status and related MDCTC certifications may be required.
• Ability to communicate with the public and coworkers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the incarcerated population and monitor movements.
• Escort inmates throughout the jail.
• Patrol assigned areas; check doors, locks and lights.
• Prepare and file reports; log mail and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow record retention schedules.
• Work as a team and back up other staff as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

HS diploma/GED

Age 21+

Follow instructions

Record-keeping

Communication

Maryland corrections cert

Private First Class cert

Corporal cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EOE/AA FY27_effective 07.01.26_tmb

Worcester County Job OpportunitiesDEPARTMENT: WORCESTER COUNTY JAILJOB TITLE: CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICERSCOMPENSATION: 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 (NIGHTSHIFT*)

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 (NIGHTSHIFT*)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 (NIGHTSHIFT*)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 ANDWILLING TO WORK ALL SHIFTS LISTED)***MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 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

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep records and logs; complete written forms; and

to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers

• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
• CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be

certified for up to two (2) years by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, the certification must be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a correctional officer

• PRIVATE FIRST CLASS** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be certified for between two (2) and four (4) years by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission; the certification must be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a correctional officer
• CORPORAL** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be certified for between four (4) and eight (8) years by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, the certification must be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a correctional officer

KNOWN HAZARDS:

KNOWN HAZARDS:(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of the time)Frequent Exposure: Standing and walking for long periods. Exposure to incarcerated individuals with physical, mental, and emotional limitations, including contagious diseases and loss of control of bodily functions. Occasional: Sitting, running, bending, kneeling, stretching, and reaching. Rare: A high level of physical exertion is required to lift or restrain incarcerated individuals. Other: A generally hostile environment is created by incarcerated individuals using obscene language, gestures, and behavior. Officers are required to perform body searches of prisoners, including unclothed searches.

Worcester County Government Benefits Information

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf.

Paid Time Off

Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick, and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years.Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Full time employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.

Medical Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our on-line Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.

Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on the first day of the month following six months of employment.

Retirement

All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirement system. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.

Part Time Employees

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.

Extras for All Employees

All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit union membership.

For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf or call Human Resources at 410-632-0090.

• FY27_Correctional Officer Certified_updated 06.22.26_tmb.pdf
• Worcester County Job Opportunities
• WCG Benefits information for job descriptions_updated 06.17.26_TMB_need updated guide.pdf