CORRECTIONAL SECURITY CHIEF

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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The current vacancy is at the location below, however this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other DPSCS institutions. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time. Please specify on your application which locations you are willing to work.

Current vacancy: Metropolitan Transition Center, 954 Forrest Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202

A Correctional Security Chief is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility. Correctional Security Chief has complete responsibility for security at institutions with an authorized correctional staff so large as to require three Correctional Officer Majors to effectively manage that staff. Employees manage the work of correctional officers on three shifts through the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors. This position reports directly to the Warden.

• Supervise uniformed correctional staff as measured by a review of completed annual efficiency ratings, institutional training records and other documents verifying compliance with human resource requirements.
• Maintain the custody of inmates and the security of the institution as measured by a review of compliance audit reports, serious incident reports and other documents reflecting the overall soundness of institutional security.
• Make recommendations concerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of the budget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.
• Ensure that investigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Review all use of force incidents and make recommendations.
• Create and ensure that emergency plans are clear, concise and current.
• Review and make recommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.
• Manage and make recommendations to the Warden concerning staffing and overtime.
• Plan and schedule post assignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports, overtime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffing activities.
• Carry out the duties of the Warden/Assistant Warden in his/her absence as measured by a review of the institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.

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

Experience: Four years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates.

 

Notes:

1. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted 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.

IF YOU ARE CLAIMING EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTIONS AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISAPPROVAL.

 

2. Employees in this classification are subject to be on call 24 hours a day and must have a telephone at their place of residence.

3. Employees appointed to this position are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for illegal Use of Drugs.

4. Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successful complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

To include

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status

Must be 21 years of age

A completed background investigation, Oral interview, Physical and Psychological Evaluation.

This position is limited to Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employees only.

 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

 

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to: 

MTC/BARS ATTN: A. Chase 954 Forrest Street Baltimore, MD 21202

For more information, please call 410-230-1411 or email: adchase@dpscs.state.md.us    

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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