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Correctional / Detention Officer
Westover, MD
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Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Walk-In Correctional Officer Interviews - August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, and 29
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $54,447/yr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Westover, MD (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/22/2026
Job Description
Event Details:
Representatives of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) will be at Wor-Wic Community College, Maner Technology Center , located at 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804, on the following dates. Saturday, August 1, 2026
10am-2pm
Room 301 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
4pm-7pm
Room 301 Saturday, August 8, 2026
10am-2pm
Room 201 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
4pm-7pm
Room 201 Saturday, August 15, 2026
10am-2pm
Room 301 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
4pm-7pm
Room 201 Saturday, August 22, 2026
10am-2pm
Room 201 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
4pm-7pm
Room 201 Saturday, August 29, 2026
10am-2pm
Room 301 At this event, you will be able to apply for the Correctional Officer position and should you meet the minimum qualifications you will have the opportunity to interview onsite.
This event will be for processing of applicants who are ONLY willing to work in the following counties and within the following facilities: Somerset County, Eastern Correctional Institution You are encouraged to complete an application prior to your arrival (link below).
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R1=24&R2=004080&R3=0001 The minimum qualifications for this position include a High School Diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age (able to apply at 20 years and 6 months); US Citizenship or Resident Alien Status; and complete background requirements. _ No experience required. Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications for the Correctional Officer I position to be eligible for an interview.
Salary:
From $54,447 per year
Sign On & Regional Bonus:
Up to $7,500 HIRING
INCENTIVES
Newly hired Correctional Officers will receive a $5,000 incentive
$2,000 after successfully completing their training at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy and $3,000 after successfully completing their probationary period.
A regional hiring bonus of $2,500 is available for applicants who select the Eastern Shore, Hagerstown, or Cumberland facilities.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. Personal Leave
new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). Annual Leave
ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave
fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. Parental Leave
up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. Holidays
State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year. Pension
State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & POSSIBILITIES
Canine Unit (K9) Special Operations Group (SOG) Tactical Unit Intelligence Unit Home Detention Unit CO Environmental Officer Commitment Unit Academy Instructor In-Service Instructor Range Instructor Transportation Instructor Contraband Interdiction Team (CIT) Additional career opportunities throughout DPSCS (Finance, HR, IT, Parole & Probation, Case Management etc.)
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance