CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Plumbing (State Wide)

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid personal leave

Pension

Job summary

The State of Maryland, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, seeks an entry-level Correctional Maintenance Officer I (Plumbing) to perform plumbing maintenance and repair across multiple Maryland facilities. No supervisory duties, but strict adherence to security protocols is essential.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of plumbing experience; military service may substitute for required experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent per Maryland corrections regulation.
• Experience: Two years of plumbing experience.
• Notes: Military service substitution allowed in lieu of plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing maintenance and repair in correctional facilities.
• Work under custody and security requirements in a correctional environment.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. 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

• Howard County
• Washington County
• Patuxent Institution
• Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown
• 7555 Waterloo Road
• 18601 Roxbury Road
• Jessup, Maryland 20794
• Hagerstown, Maryland 21746

Main Purpose of Job

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I Plumbing is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of incarcerated individuals in maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or 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 plumbing 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

• 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.
• Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver’s license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of incarcerated individuals or supplies.
• 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

• U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A completed background investigation
• Oral interview
• Physical examination
• 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.
• 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

Becoming a Correctional Maintenance Officer requires that a recruit completes the Entry Level Training Program at the Training Academy through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), at one of our regional locations throughout the state of Maryland. Upon successful graduation from the Academy, individuals will be assigned to facilities throughout the state of Maryland. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of Maryland.

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 probations 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

• 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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.