CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN (Regional Environmental Compliance and Safety Officer (ECSO) - #25[...]

The State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a dedicated Environmental Compliance and Safety Captain to supervise safety initiatives across various correctional facilities. This crucial role involves overseeing health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading training for staff. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a strong understanding of safety standards in institutional settings.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Pension plan

Generous leave policies

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising Correctional Officers.
• Must have knowledge of environmental and health regulations.
• Background check, physical examination, and firearms training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Compliance and Safety Officers at multiple facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental safety standards.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans.

Skills

Supervision

Environmental Compliance

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sixty credit hours in relevant fields

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. This position is limited to current contractual and regular Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) employees only.

GRADE

CORR 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Positions are located in DPSCS Baltimore and Jessup Region.

Main Purpose of Job

The Environmental Compliance and Safety Captain is assigned to supervisor the facility Environmental Compliance and Safety Officers (ECSO) in the Baltimore Region, Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC), Baltimore City Booking Center (BCBIC), Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center (MRDCC), Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC), and Youth Detention Center (YDC), This position is responsible for supervising the administration of an environmental, health and safety program by the ECSOs for each facility, following standards and guidelines from OSHA, MOSH, EPA, MDE, etc. This position is a Day Shift position working Monday through Friday pursuing the implementation and administration of a comprehensive Environmental and Safety Program.

POSITION DUTIES

Familiarizes self with all facilities in region and supervises and supportsthe facility assigned ECSO in the planning, development, implementationand administration of an environmental, health and safety program in theinstitution thru DCDs, IDs, and other such written guidance and training,and its associated facilities that will help ensure compliance with theapplicable environmental, health and safety regulations. This includes butnot limited to: US EPA, MDE, the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), MOSH, MD Commission on Correctional Standards, and theAmerican Correctional Association (ACA). Regularly resolves routineproblems effectively, develops and implements corrective action plans asneeded. Responsible for environmental sampling notification of incidentsto proper authorities, such as spills/overflows and necessarydocumentation. Ensure Performance Management Processes are completed for the ECSO staff. Ensures that a contingency plan (designee) for ECSO vacancies and willprovide orientation/training to new ECSOs in the region. Ensures that the contingency plan designee manages duties should thefacility based ECSO have an unplanned absence or when the facility based PIN is vacated until the PIN is filled temporarily supervising/supporting/training the designee. Collaborates with Occupational Health, Correctional Commissioners,Correctional Training staff, and other stakeholders to develop,implement, and maintain a standard classroom based / certification basedprogram to support growth and development of staff within theEnvironmental Compliance and Safety Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or high school equivalencycertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation. Experience: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates. Notes: 1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. 2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences. 3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Lieutenant. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Lieutenant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to currentDepartment of Public Safety & Correctional Servicesemployees who are currently on the eligible list or lateral transfer .

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. 2. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training 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 hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.

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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 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 unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to [e-mail] or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [e-mail] the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999. Matthew Berry [e-mail] If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division [e-mail] or 410-767-4850. 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 torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.