CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical (Statewide)

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Bethesda (MD, MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team within a prominent state department, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. This position offers the opportunity to supervise and train inmates in the electrical trade while ensuring high standards of work quality. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a pension plan. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to innovative restorative justice projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Pension plan

Parental leave

Generous annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Supplemental retirement options

Maryland State Employees Credit Union membership

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent is required.
• Two years of electrical experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain control over inmate workers.
• Train inmates in electrical methods and techniques.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on electrical infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical experience

Inmate supervision

Maintenance and repair tasks

Training and instructing

Use of hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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.

GRADE

CORR 0004

LOCATION OF POSITION

Eastern Correctional Institution, Maryland Transitional Center, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland 21890; Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Maryland Correctional Training Center; Baltimore City Correctional Center, 18800 Roxbury Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21746; Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent is responsible under general supervision for the repair work, training, and supervision of inmates in the electrical trade at a State Correctional Facility. Incumbent may perform more complex or security sensitive maintenance and repair tasks from time to time and may work out of his assigned trade when needed.

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Maintenance Officer-I Electrical is the entry level of work involving the custody, security, and supervision of adult inmates in correctional institutions. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Supervisor. Employees are assigned to day, evening, night, or rotating shifts. Position duties include:

1. Inmate supervision including maintaining control and discipline among inmate workers; conducting searches for contraband items; administering verbal or written disciplinary actions enforcing safety, sanitary, custody, and security rules and regulations.
2. Assigning installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates performing at various levels of proficiency in the trade.
3. Training and instructing inmates regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment.
4. Inspecting and approving/disapproving all work performed by inmates for adherence to quality standards.
5. Estimating time, materials and supplies to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
6. Ordering materials and supplies, keeping records and inventory of materials and tools.
7. Personally performing certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks on electrical infrastructure.
8. Planning and implementing procedures.
9. Operating hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintaining record of time.
10. Escorting third party vendors and inspecting completed work assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of electrical experience.

Notes: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

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 prior to permanent appointment. 2. Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver’s license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of inmates or supplies. 3. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria 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 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. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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. 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 unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [e-mail]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [e-mail] referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] or 410-767-4850. Jodee Maldonado, HR Analyst, [e-mail]. 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 to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.