Walk-In Correctional Officer Interviews - May 6, 13, 16, 20, 27, and 30

Event Details:

Representatives of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) will be at Allegany College of Maryland , Western Regional Correctional Training Building, located at 12401 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502 on the following dates: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

• 4pm-7pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• 4pm-7pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) Saturday, May 16, 2026
• 10am-2pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• 4pm-7pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• 4pm-7pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) Saturday, May 30, 2026
• 10am-2pm
• Western Regional Correctional Training Building (located on the righthand side of campus) 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 location and within the following facilities: Hagerstown, Washington County

• Maryland Correctional and Training Center (MCTC), Maryland Correctional Institute
• Hagerstown (MCIH) and Roxbury Correctional Institute (RCI) Cumberland, Allegany County
• Western Correctional Institute (WCI), North Branch Correctional Institute (NBCI) 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 $53,642 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

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$53,642.00 per year

Work Location:

In person