Correctional Officer Job at Baltimore County, MD
Baltimore County, MD Towson, MD 21204
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Pay Schedule I, Grade 2C, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week
All applicants interested in this position with the Baltimore County Department of Corrections must apply at this time.
You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent;- At least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
- A citizen or resident alien of the United States;
- Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
- Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination;
- Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.
Assists in the receiving or discharging of inmates;- Assures that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells;
- Confines and releases inmates from cells;
- Monitors inmate activities;
- Drives a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities and other locations;
- Supervises inmates on work details;
- Patrols, on foot, the internal and external perimeters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions;
- Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of visitors;
- Examines packages to be received by inmates;
- Maintains discipline and orderly conduct;
- Breaks up fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates;
- Uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates;
- Administers CPR and first aid;
- Investigates and handles emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections;
- Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment;
- Prepares routine reports and records;
- Keeps inventory of various items;
- Attends State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certification.
Performs general clerical duties. Assists in training new officers. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
To become a Correctional Officer, you must:
Have a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;- Be at least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
- Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;
- Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
- Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination;
- Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.
Applicants will be qualified based on the requirements, qualifications and answers to the supplemental questions.
New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Personnel appointed to this position will be required to work an average scheduled workweek of 40 hours, which will includes Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Employees in this classification will be required to work any of three shifts in order that twenty-four hour coverage is maintained.
During the first year of employment, the employee must receive certification as a correctional officer from the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
Employees must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.
The work of this classification entails frequent walking and standing. The work involves frequent interaction with an inmate population at the detention center. Some assignments may entail the operation of a motor vehicle.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and a comprehensive background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, polygraph, psychological and fingerprinting.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Pay Schedule I, Grade 2C, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week
All applicants interested in this position with the Baltimore County Department of Corrections must apply at this time.
You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent;- At least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
- A citizen or resident alien of the United States;
- Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
- Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination;
- Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.
Assists in the receiving or discharging of inmates;- Assures that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells;
- Confines and releases inmates from cells;
- Monitors inmate activities;
- Drives a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities and other locations;
- Supervises inmates on work details;
- Patrols, on foot, the internal and external perimeters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions;
- Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of visitors;
- Examines packages to be received by inmates;
- Maintains discipline and orderly conduct;
- Breaks up fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates;
- Uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates;
- Administers CPR and first aid;
- Investigates and handles emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections;
- Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment;
- Prepares routine reports and records;
- Keeps inventory of various items;
- Attends State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certification.
Performs general clerical duties. Assists in training new officers. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
To become a Correctional Officer, you must:
Have a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent;- Be at least 18 years old by the time you are hired;
- Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States;
- Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation;
- Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination;
- Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.
Applicants will be qualified based on the requirements, qualifications and answers to the supplemental questions.
New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Personnel appointed to this position will be required to work an average scheduled workweek of 40 hours, which will includes Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Employees in this classification will be required to work any of three shifts in order that twenty-four hour coverage is maintained.
During the first year of employment, the employee must receive certification as a correctional officer from the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.
Employees must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.
The work of this classification entails frequent walking and standing. The work involves frequent interaction with an inmate population at the detention center. Some assignments may entail the operation of a motor vehicle.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and a comprehensive background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, polygraph, psychological and fingerprinting.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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