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CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Carpentry

Recruitment #15-004049-0001

Introduction

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I, Carpentry is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in carpentry maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment.  Employees in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility for other employees.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) facilities as they occur.  Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

PLEASE INDICATE EACH MARYLAND COUNTY THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION.  

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

The vacancy currently exists at the Jessup Correctional Institution, Jessup, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and training of inmates in maintenance and repair work in the carpentry trade at a correctional facility and may personally perform more complex or security-sensitive maintenance tasks. Tasks are performed with increasing independence as knowledge and experience are gained over time.

POSITION DUTIES

Assigns installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates performing at various levels of proficiency in the carpentry trade; trains and instructs inmates regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment and proper care of tools and equipment; supervises inmate performance for the purpose of promotion good work habits, meeting institutional labor quality standards. 

Inspects and approves/disapproves all work performed by inmates for adherence to quality standards.

Maintains control and discipline among inmate workers; administers verbal and written disciplinary actions to inmates for any violations of conduct standards.

Enforces safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations.

Estimates time, materials and supplies needed to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks; orders supplies and materials needed.

Personally performs certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks; plans and implements appropriate procedures; operates hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintains record of time, supplies and materials required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 carpentry experience.

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 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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 prior to permanent appointment. 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.

2. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

3. Employees classified in the Refrigeration Mechanic option may be assigned duties which require the disposing or servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess technician certification from an approved Environmental Protection Agency certifying organization as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for correctional officer certification are established by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code. These selection criteria 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 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.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.

It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. This office will not consider information submitted after the closing date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.  If you are unable to apply online, send a paper Maryland State application to:

DPSCS-Recruitment and Examination Unit

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, Md. 21215

ATTN.: S. Grant

Information regarding this recruitment: 410-585-3406

If providing additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) electronically with the submission of your application.  If you are unable to upload documents, please fax to: 410-585-0570.  Please provide a cover sheet with your contact information, number of pages, recruitment title and recruitment number.

Information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

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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