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CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical

Recruitment #17-004050-0001

Introduction

 

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) facilities in the Baltimore City and Jessup, Candidates in those areas that are interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Candidates must specify on their application which locations they are willing to work.

 

Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

The current vacancies are at the locations listed below:

Baltimore City:

Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Facility (BCBIC)

300 E. Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Howard County:

Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCI-W)

7943 Brock Bridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794

and;

Patuxtent Institution (PATX)

7555 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794

Main Purpose of Job

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I is a full performance level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult detainees, offenders and/or inmates in maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. Employees in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility for other employees. Employees receive close supervision from a Correctional Maintenance Officer Supervisor (CMOS).

This position has been designated as emergency on-call with rotating shifts.

POSITION DUTIES

Inmate Supervision: Maintains control and discipline among inmate workers; conducts searches for contraband items; administers verbal or written disciplinary actions to inmates for any violations of conduct standards.  Enforces safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations. Physically restrains inmates if necessary during fights or escape attempts.  Maintains continual count of inmates assigned to work details supervised.  Assigns installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates performing at various levels of proficiency in the trade.  Train and instructs inmates regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment.  Inspects and approves/disapproves all work performed by inmates for adherence to quality standards.      

Administrative related functions: Estimates time, materials and supplies needed to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks.  Orders supplies and materials needed.  Keeps records of supplies and materials used; inventories materials on hand tools in use.  

Performance of Trade – related functions: Personally performs certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks on electrical infrastructure.  Plans and implements appropriate procedures, operates hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintains record of time, supplies and materials required.  Escorts third party vendors and inspect completed work assignment.  

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 experience in the option for which application is made. (Electrical)

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please make sure that 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. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date. 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. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 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

To submit qualifying documents, the preferred method is to upload them using the online application; however, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (enclose a cover sheet with your contact information, position name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed).

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination ATTN: Cynthia Wingate

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309 Baltimore, MD 21215

We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please call 410-585-3060.

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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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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