Correctional Officer

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Baltimore County Department of Corrections recherche un agent correctionnel pour maintenir la sécurité des détenus et l'ordre dans l'établissement. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme de lycée, avoir au moins 18 ans, et réussir plusieurs évaluations. Ce poste nécessite des heures de travail flexibles, y compris les week-ends et les jours fériés.

Qualifications

• Doit avoir un diplôme de l'école secondaire ou équivalent.
• Doit avoir au moins 18 ans au moment de l'embauche.
• Doit réussir une évaluation psychologique et une vérification des antécédents.

Responsibilities

• Maintenir la sécurité et l'ordre parmi les détenus.
• Transporter et escorter les détenus vers d'autres lieux.
• Surveiller les activités des détenus.

Skills

Self-defense tactics

CPR and first aid

Communication skills

Discipline enforcement

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 3C, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

All applicants interested in this position with the Baltimore County Department of Corrections must apply at this time.

You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:

1. High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
2. At least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
3. A citizen or resident alien of the United States;
4. Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
5. Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination;
6. Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.

Under general supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of the Baltimore County Department of Corrections.

• Assists in the receiving or discharging of inmates;
• Assures that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells;
• Confines and releases inmates from cells;
• Monitors inmate activities;
• Drives a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities and other locations;
• Supervises inmates on work details;
• Patrols, on foot, the internal and external perimeters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions;
• Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of visitors;
• Examines packages to be received by inmates;
• Maintains discipline and orderly conduct;
• Breaks up fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates;
• Uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates;
• Administers CPR and first aid;
• Investigates and handles emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections;
• Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment;
• Prepares routine reports and records;
• Keeps inventory of various items;
• Attends State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certification.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs general clerical duties.
• Assists in training new officers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for determining minimum qualifications. They may not include all essential job functions of each position. Not all positions require performing all listed functions.

To become a Correctional Officer, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
• Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
• Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination;
• Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on the requirements, qualifications, and answers to the supplemental questions.

Personnel appointed to this position will be required to work an average scheduled workweek of 40 hours, including Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Employees may work any of three shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage.

All employees are subject to call to duty and overtime in emergencies with little or no notice.

During the first year, employees must receive certification as a correctional officer from the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

Employees must pass retraining requirements mandated throughout employment.

This role involves frequent walking and standing, interaction with inmates, and may require operating a motor vehicle.

Medical Examination and Background Investigation

Selected applicants must complete a physical exam, drug screening, and employment investigation, including criminal background, education verification, and fingerprinting.