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CORR OFFICER MAJOR

Correctional Officer Major

Recruitment #12-004085-001

GRADE

18

POSITION DUTIES

This position is one of the three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility.  Employees manage the work of correctional officers through the rank of Correctional Officer Captain.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of experience supervising the work of correctional officer supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates.

Notes:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.

3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Captain.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for one year of the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute equivalent experience obtained in other states and local jurisdictions that involves daily contact with and custody of inmates as a Correctional Officer Captain, at the rate of two years of experience for one year of the required experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is a promotional recruitment limited to all qualified employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

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 bear firearms, and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.

3. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

4. 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list for this classification.  Appointing authorities will use the list for promotional appointments.  The list will be established for an initial period of three years and may be extended.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Fax Number: 410-333-7674

If you have questions about this recruitment, call 410-767-4850.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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