MCE OFFICER TRAINEE Production

THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES.

Jessup Correctional Institution - JCI

The main purpose of this position is to provide training and supervision to an Inmate workforce in the Tag Plant in the Jessup Correctional Institution - JCI to ensure proper safety and quality work is performed.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One (1) year of welding experience.

Notes: Possession of a certificate as a certified welder from an accredited welder's training program may be substituted for the required experience.

1. Broader base of welding expertise (mig welding and stick welding is highly preferred) with proficient in the design, fabrication, joining, and/or repair of metals. Must be able to interpret welding instructions, specifications, technical manuals and drawings.

2. Operational knowledge of welding equipment and hand tools (metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines presses, power saws, grinders)

3. Mechanic experience.

4. Possession of a welder certification is a plus.

5. Experience in supervising employees; preferably in a production setting.

6. Must be computer literate, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Office Suite

1- Specific educational requirements and other selection standards are set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code and are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01. If selected for this position you 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 are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your Application based on your Education, Training and Experience as it relates 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the Equivalent American Education as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation service must accompany the Application. All information concerning you Qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

For Applicants using the substitution. 1- In order to be considered you MUST submit the required certificate by the closing date; 2- the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax the requested information only to 410-799-2816.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Vanessa Barrios
MCE Human Resources Department
7275 Waterloo Road
Jessup, MD 20794
vpbarrios@dpscs.state.md.us or via fax to 410-799-2816
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

For Further Questions:

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or at Application.Help@maryland.gov.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact Maryland Correctional Enterprises, Office of Human Resources at vpbarrios@dpscs.state.md.us

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.