Correctional Officer Assistant (Retiree/Rehire) – 34h

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a Retiree/Rehire Correctional Officer Assistant to join the Department of Corrections. The role involves maintaining custody and safety of inmates, assisting in intake and housing movements, and supporting security operations at the facility.

The position requires a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship or resident status, and successful completion of medical, background, and psychometric evaluations.

Qualifications

• Be a Retired Correctional Officer of the Department of Corrections.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Be at least 18 years old by hire

Citizen or resident alien of the United States

Background investigation

Psychological evaluation and polygraph examination

Physical and medical examination

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking a Retiree/Rehire Correctional Officer Assistant to join the Department of Corrections. The role involves maintaining custody and safety of inmates, assisting in intake and housing movements, and supporting security operations at the facility.

The position requires a high school diploma, U.S. citizenship or resident status, and successful completion of medical, background, and psychometric evaluations.