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!
The 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.
As 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.
GRADE
CORR 0001
LOCATION OF POSITION
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the State of Maryland. Therefore, when completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.
Current Vacancies
Baltimore City
Howard County
Anne Arundel County
Main Purpose of Job
A Correctional Supply Officer I is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in storekeeping and warehousing operations at a correctional facility. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Correctional Supply Officers.
POSITION DUTIES
Maintains stocks of supplies and materials required for operation of a correctional institution including the ordering, receiving, storing, issuing and accounting for inventory items; training and supervising inmates in the performance of such activities.
Some of the duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Experience: None.
Notes:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered.Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
Applicant must be willing to work in a correctional setting.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- Experience in a food, supplies or materials warehouse
- Experience tracking data, using different software
- Possession of a current CDL
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of inmates or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license.
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 institutional support staff during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland). Selection standards for institutional support staff 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
Oral interview
A completed background investigation
Physical examination.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION 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 this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999 or 443-301-7716 email: jodee.maldonado@maryland.gov
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or410-767-4850.
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 torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.
