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Correctional / Detention Officer
Catonsville, MD
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State of Maryland - MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center
SECURITY ATTENDANT III
Pay: $61,677–$97,272/yr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Catonsville, MD (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/22/2026
Job Description
SECURITY ATTENDANT III
State of Maryland - MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center Catonsville, MD Job Details Full-time $61,677 - $97,272 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications High school diploma or GED Security Full Job Description Introduction
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ONLY.
Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live! Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!
GRADE CO 0005 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH
Spring Grove Hospital Center Catonsville, MD 21228 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as a Maryland Approved Security Attendant Officer. This position will implement crime scene procedures, evidence retention, and complete comprehensive investigative reports. This position will also serve as a liaison with STIU Maryland Certified Police Officers/Supervisors and the Maryland State Police.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience :
Two years of experience providing security to patients, inmates or youths committed by courts to psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities or juvenile detention centers.
Notes :
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer/Specialist classifications or Internment/Resettlement Specialist and Correctional specialty codes in the security field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ONLY. 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. 2. Some positions in this classification may be required to operate large vans to transport patients. Employees assigned these duties will be required to obtain a Maryland driver's license of the appropriate class for this type of vehicle.
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 provide the facility 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
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits: Meaningful Work Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care) Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days) Retirement Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable) Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area) For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or . Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.