CORRECTIONAL SUPPLY OFFICER SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

State pension

Supplemental retirement options

Maryland State Employees Credit Union

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland is seeking a supervisor to lead Correctional Supply Officers at Jessup Correctional Institution. You will oversee storekeeping, warehousing, and the distribution of supplies for the facility, including training inmates and ensuring security and efficiency of operations.

Ideal candidates bring experience in custody and supervision of inmate workers and a solid background in inventory management, with a focus on reducing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency.
• Two years of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in storekeeping or warehousing operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises lower-level Correctional Supply Officers engaged in storekeeping and warehousing; trains new workers; assigns/reviews work; handles hiring/promotions/discipline; interprets policies; approves leave; conducts performance evaluations.
• Processes requisitions for stock replacement to monitor flow of supplies across departments.
• Disburses and accounts for supplies and equipment to inmates and staff to prevent theft and maintain security controls.
• Contacts vendors to obtain bids or resolve questions about supply purchases.
• Supervises inmate workers to prevent theft, identify security breaches, and evaluate performance.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Inventory management

Storekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

GRADE

CORR0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI) 7805 House of Correction Rd, Jessup, MD 20794

Main Purpose of Job

Supervise and train Correctional Supply Officers in the maintenance and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment required for operation of a correctional institution. Supervise warehouse operations to include the ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and warehousing of inventory stock; train and supervise inmates in the performance of the aforementioned activities; supervise the processing of inmate welfare requests and receipt/distribution of inmate packages.

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises lower-level Correctional Supply Officers engaged in storekeeping and warehousing at an adult correctional facility by training new workers; assigning and reviewing work; recommending hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions; explaining policies; approving leave; and performing formal performance evaluations;
• Receives and processes requisitions for stock replacement from agency personnel in order to monitor the flow of supplies throughout the various departments;
• Disburses and accounts for supplies, materials and equipment issued to incarcerated individuals and agency personnel in order to prevent theft and maintain fiscal and security controls;
• Contacts vendors in order to obtain bids or resolve questions concerning supply purchases;
• Supervises incarcerated individual workers in order to prevent theft, identify and report any breaches of security, and evaluate job performance

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in storekeeping or warehousing operations at a correctional facility.

Notes

• The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience working in a warehouse setting
• Two years of experience in inventory and ordering supplies/equipment

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current DPSCS employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of inmates or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license.

Special Requirements

• 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 institutional support staff during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland). Selection standards for institutional support staff 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

Oral interview

A completed background investigation

Physical examination.

• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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.

• 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

For Questions Regarding This Recruitment, Please Contact

Takia Vice

[e-mail]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [e-mail] or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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