Introduction If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE CORR

0009\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n\r\n319 W. Monument Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position is responsible for overseeing and\r\ndirecting the operations and personnel of the Maryland Correctional\r\nTransportation Unit. This position will also be responsible for the daily transportation\r\noperations in the Baltimore Regions.\r\n�\r\n

Shift Security Management:

\r\nThe incumbent has overall\r\nresponsibility for the daily activities of the specified unit of correctional\r\nofficers, supervisors and support staff involved in the custody, security and\r\ncontrol of Incarcerated Individuals. Some of the duties are, but are not\r\nlimited to:\r\n�� Direct management of\r\nCorrectional Officer Captains and indirect leadership of personnel reporting to\r\nthem.\r\n�� Correctional Officer Lieutenants,\r\nSergeants and Officers.\r\n�� Conduct assessment of the\r\nrisks/issues (court details, etc.), and implement solutions.\r\n�� Share information with\r\ndirect reports in supervisory/managerial roles.\r\n�� Administration of quell\r\ntactics during disturbances and/or escape attempts.\r\n�� Conducts investigations of incarcerated\r\nindividual complaints.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Staff Management:

\r\nThe incumbent is responsible\r\nfor ensuring that effective management and directions is provided to all\r\nsubordinate staff. This essential function encompasses a broad range of duties\r\nnecessary for the proper utilization of assigned staff and other\r\nresources.� Some of these duties include,\r\nbut are not limited to:\r\n�� Identification of training\r\nneeds.\r\n�� Development of staffing\r\nschedules.\r\n�� Shift leave management.\r\n�� Interdepartmental Security\r\nCoordination.\r\n�� Authorize the activation of\r\nadditional personnel for proper coverage.\r\n�� Recommends disciplinary\r\naction it/when applicable.\r\n\r\n\r\n

General Administration and Related Duties:

\r\nIn addition to the responsibilities\r\nassigned by the Director/Deputy Director of Security Operations, the incumbent\r\nis also responsible for a variety of functions mentioned, i.e.\r\n�� Review directives, policies\r\nand regulations.\r\n�� Advise on implementation\r\nstrategies an propose necessary modifications.\r\n�� Review and\r\namend/revise/update post orders when applicable.\r\n�� Drafting and producing\r\nreports, correspondence, and various documents.\r\n�� Provide support and\r\nassistance to promotional interview panels and various committees.\r\nPrioritize professional development through targeted specialized training\r\nprograms�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

Experience:

Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates. \r\n

Notes:

\r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Captain. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Captain on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are current Correctional Officer Major or eligible for promotion on the current Major eligible list 25-004085-0001.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.\r\n\r\n

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: \r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status \r\nMust be at least 21 years of age \r\nA completed background investigation \r\nOral interview \r\nPhysical examination. \r\n2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.\r\n3. Employees in this classification 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. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on your application to ensure proper review and processing.\r\n

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.\r\nAll persons who meet the minimum and selective qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r\n

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.\r\nCLICK

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STATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n\r\n� Personal Leave

• new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n� Annual Leave
• ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n� Sick Leave
• fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n� Parental Leave
• up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a� child�\r\n� Holidays
• State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n� Pension
• State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to the assigned analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\nOluwakemi Oyesile\r\noluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.

Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n