SECURITY ATTENDANT SUPERVISOR

Maryland; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland at John L. Gildner RICA in Rockville, MD is seeking a supervisory Security Officer to oversee attendants and safeguard patients/ residents who may become physically aggressive.

The role may require moving patients or applying restraints and may involve day, evening or night shifts, including holidays and weekends. Experience in security within correctional or psychiatric settings is preferred, with high school completion required.

Qualifications

• Three years of security experience protecting patients or inmates or court-committed youths in psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities, or juvenile detention centers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lower-level Security Attendants and ensure safety and care of residents.
• Respond to emergencies and potential threats, including movement and positioning of patients and potential restraints.
• Work shifts that may include day, evening, night, holidays and weekends; participate in call‑in during emergencies and staffing shortages.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

CORR0007

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, John L. Gildner RICA, Rockville, MD

Main Purpose Of Job

This position is the supervisory level of work involving the security and care of patients at John L. Gildner RICA (JLG-RICA), working with residents that may become physically aggressive at times. This position supervises lower-level Security Attendants. This position receives general supervision from a Security Attendant Manager I. This position is subject to call‑in during emergencies and staffing shortages. This position may be required to move and position patients or apply physical restraints. This position may be assigned to day, evening or night shifts which may include holidays and weekends.

This recruitment is for multiple positions across varying shifts. Shifts will be made available at the time of interview.

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: Three years of experience providing security to patients or inmates or youths committed by courts to psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities or juvenile detention centers.
• Notes: 1. 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.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non‑commissioned officer in Correctional Officer/Specialist classifications or Internment/Resettlement Specialist and Correctional specialty codes in the security field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth.

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.

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 will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.
3. 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.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.