Correctional Officer I/Private, Grade C3

Montgomery County Government; Boyds (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional services is seeking dedicated Correctional Officers to ensure safety and order within the facility. This role involves direct supervision of incarcerated individuals, enforcing rules, and maintaining discipline. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for career advancement. With a competitive salary starting at $59,966 and a robust benefits package, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on community safety. If you are passionate about public service and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Public Safety Retirement Plan

Deferred Retirement Option Plan

Special Pay Differentials

Roll Call Pay

Multilingual Pay after Certification

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent recognized in Maryland.
• One year of full-time work experience or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, custody, and care for incarcerated individuals.
• Enforce institutional rules and procedures effectively.

Skills

Security Management

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

College Coursework (1 year)

Tools

Safety Equipment

Communication Devices

Job description

The Expected Salary for this position is:$59,966.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and diagnostic functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either in a pre-trial status or serving sentences of up to 18 months. Progressive and comprehensive correctional services and programs are provided to all incarcerated individuals covering substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, cognitive behavioral modification programs, education, life skills, and workforce development.

The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Application, Testing, and Interview Process:

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will have their status changed to “Referred" and will be invited to test and interview by the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s Human Resources division. Detailed information about testing and interviewing will be sent by e-mail using the address included in the applicant account. Please check your email SPAM folders. The testing date for this requisition is to be scheduled for February 24, 2025.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order and discipline for a segment of the incarcerated individual population.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please click, or copy and paste the following link: https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/12.10.01.22.aspx

Salary Chart:

New Recruit Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Base Salary: $59,966 $62,633 $68,228

Based on current salary matrix. Does not include additional benefits that may include roll call pay, shift and multilingual differentials.

Competitive Benefits:

A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view):

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html/

Correctional Officers may also receive the following:

• Special pay differentials
• Roll call pay.
• Multilingual pay after certification
• Public Safety Retirement Plan (Employees' Retirement System, Group EK)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) programs

Note: If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined when the job offer is made.

Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.

A Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order, and discipline for a segment of the incarcerated individual population.

• Working in direct supervision posts within incarcerated individual housing units with a Field Training Officer and more senior Officers during your first year (work location assignment can be at Rockville or Boyds/Clarksburg).

• Learning on-the-job by receiving substantial training and instruction in the application of basic safety and security policies, procedures, and methods with regard to interaction with and supervision of the incarcerated individual population; use of equipment, application of post instructions, and implementation of general standard operating procedures.
• Enforcing clearly defined institutional rules and procedures by performing tasks such as providing input into the daily log, escorting incarcerated individuals, issuing clothing and bedding, completing routine intake paperwork, conducting perimeter checks of the fence line, etc.
• Reporting activities/situations that are unusual or irregular and those situations where guidance is needed in order to make the appropriate response or take the appropriate action.
• May participate in the processing of arrestees in the Central Processing Unit; as directed and under close supervision, performs such tasks as taking photographs and fingerprints of criminal arrestees, escorting defendants to and from hearings before the District Court Commissioners, and recording hearing and disposition information.
• Opportunities to participate in special assignments that can provide additional experience and career growth after meeting requirements which include Instructor, Accreditation and Compliance Officer, Emergency Response Team, Field Training Officer, Central Control Team, Workcrew and more.

Experience: One (1) year of post High School full-time work experience or its equivalent.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: Successful completion of one (1) year or more of college (full-time student status) may be substituted for the one (1) year of post High School full-time work experience. Excess work experience beyond the one (1) year requirement may not be substituted for the requirement of Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

Citizenship and Age: Individuals appointed to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.

Interview Preference Criteria:

• Ability to successfully complete a multiple-choice, computer-based exam, an interview, a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to those posts and basic principles to working within a correctional environment with direct supervision of incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
• Ability to prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to incarcerated individual actions.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
• Ability to work during a period of general emergency, liberal leave, or inclement weather as an essential employee.
• Ability to acquire Correctional Officer certification within the first year of the probationary period from the State of Maryland after attending the academy. Candidates who obtained MPCTC Correctional Officer certification within the last three (3) years will not need to attend the State Academy.