SECURITY ATTENDANT I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is recruiting for a uniformed officer role at a Baltimore location to maintain safety and security within the facility. The position emphasizes following facility and department policies while safeguarding customers, equipment and the physical plant.

It also supports treatment approaches for youth-guided and family-driven clients. Applicants should meet the stated education requirements and be prepared for standard background checks, interviews, and physical examinations as

Qualifications

• Education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required for consideration.
• Selection standards align with Maryland regulations and policing rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a uniformed first line of staff ensuring safety, protection and security.
• Protect customers, equipment and the physical plant as per policies.
• Support treatment approaches for clients who are family-driven and youth-guided.

Skills

Citizenship status

21+ years old

Background check

Oral interview

Physical examination

Phone contact

Substance abuse testing

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a uniformed first line of staff demonstrating a knowledge of facility and departmental policies, procedures and protocol to provide safety, protection and security for the customer, equipment and physical plant. In addition, this position supports the treatment of clients that are family driven and youth guided.

GRADE

CO0003

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH RICA Baltimore
605 South Chapel Gate Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21229

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience : None.

Note : The above educational requirement is set by the Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Some positions in this classification may be required to operate large vans to transport patients. Employees assigned these duties will be required to obtain a Maryland driver's license of the appropriate class for this type of vehicle

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 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.
• Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.