Correctional Standards Coordinator (For Retiree/Rehire Correctional Officer)

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

Job summary

Baltimore County Government invites applications for a Correctional Officer Assistant in Towson, MD. This Non-Merit vacancy requires being a Retiree/Rehire of the Baltimore County General Government and commits to a 34-hour workweek with rigorous background, psychological, and medical screenings.

Employees must meet licensing and training prerequisites, with extensive on-site jail duties, audits, and compliance tasks in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• At least 18 years old by the time you are hired.
• A citizen or resident alien of the United States.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Successfully complete a psychological evaluation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.
• Prepares routine reports and records.
• Keeps inventory of various items.
• Conducts audits to determine levels of compliance for local facilities, in regards to state laws and regulations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

You MUST be a Retiree/Rehire of the Baltimore County General Government to apply for this position.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Department of Corrections.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent.


• At least 18 years old by the time you are hired.


• A citizen or resident alien of the United States.


• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.


• Successfully complete a psychological evaluation.


• Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the \"Work Experience\" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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

• 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.


• Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.


• Prepares routine reports and records.


• Keeps inventory of various items.


• Prepares and completes audit reports


• Conducts audits to determine levels of compliance for local facilities, in regards to state laws and regulations


• Prepares and submits compliance notification results


• Responds to questions, concerns and inquiries relating to mandated requirements, and audit reviews


• Prepares protocols and procedures regarding audits and agency compliance


• Provides compliance training to Academy directors/coordinators and client agency staff


• Schedules and conducts on-site and virtual compliance audits of correctional agencies for selection standards, training records and academies


• Works in non-mandated correctional positions as necessary.


• Conducts routine sanitation inspections to maintain cleanliness of the facility.


• Ensures the rights of Incarcerated Individuals are being met and comply with state regulations and laws.


• Submits monthly audit reports to the Majors.

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 the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

To become a Correctional Officer Assistant, you must:

• 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


• Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.

Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Correctional Officer Assistant (For Retiree/Rehire Correctional Officer) Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Personnel appointed to this position will be required to work an average scheduled workweek of 34 hours, which will includes Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Employees in this classification will be required to work any of three shifts in order that twenty-four hour coverage is maintained.

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

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

Employees must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.

The work of this classification entails frequent walking and standing. The work involves frequent interaction with an inmate population at the detention center. Some assignments may entail the operation of a motor vehicle.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.