CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER SUPERVISOR Statewide

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

State pension

Holidays

Job summary

Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks a Correctional Maintenance Officer Supervisor to oversee inmate workers and maintenance activities in a correctional facility. You will supervise staff, enforce security protocols, and manage preventive maintenance programs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of supervisory experience with inmate workers. Maryland driver’s license and related certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of supervisory experience with inmate workers in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Officers overseeing inmate training and work in repair and preventive maintenance.
• Monitors inmate workers for training levels and adherence to custody and security protocols.
• Manages maintenance program areas, schedules, and cost estimates for supplies and materials; ensures tool security and compliance.
• Prepares specifications for construction or repairs and approves ongoing projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate supervision

Maintenance program knowledge

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC)

901 Greenmount Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

A Correctional Maintenance Officer Supervisor is the supervisory level of maintenance work in a correctional facility which involves the security, custody and supervision of adult inmates who perform maintenance work. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Correctional Maintenance Officers.

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises subordinate Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Officers involved training and directing inmates in the performance of repair, renovation and preventive maintenance tasks in assigned maintenance trades and/or areas of the facility concerned. Supervisor duties include recommending hiring and disciplining staff, assigning work, monitoring work in progress and evaluating staff job performance.
• Monitors inmate workers to assess level of training and job performance and to ensure compliance with custody and security protocols.
• Manages implementation of assigned areas of the overall maintenance program; develops preventive maintenance schedules; monitors the maintenance work-order process; reviews and approves cost estimates for supplies and materials; monitors compliance with procedures for security and control of tools and equipment, inspects completed work and work in progress.
• Prepares specifications for contractual construction, repair or preventive maintenance projects as assigned; inspects and approves work-in-progress and completed projects.

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: Three years of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in maintenance operations of a correctional institution.

Notes

• 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.
• 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.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience developing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience reviewing and approving cost estimates for supplies and materials.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This Recruitment Is Limited to Current DPSCS Maintenance Employees only.

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.
• 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.
• Some positions in this classification may require employees to possess a valid Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license to operate, maintain and clean high-pressure boilers and equipment.
• 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

• 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

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

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. Supplemental questionnaire experience responses should be reflected in the employment section of the application as well.

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

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.

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