Correctional Officer I/Private, Grade C3

Salary : $70,275.00 - $109,539.00 Annually
Location : 22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00331
Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
Division: COR 42 DS MCCF Unit 1 Security
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The starting salary for this position is $61,765
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception, and diagnostic functions, including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either in a pre-trial status or serving sentences of up to 18 months. Progressive and comprehensive correctional services and programs are provided to all incarcerated individuals, covering substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, cognitive behavioral modification programs, education, life skills, and workforce development.
Application, Testing, and Interview Process:
Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will have their status changed to "Referred" within the
application portal and will be invited to test and interview by the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation's Human Resources division.

• Candidates will be provided with information via email with instructions and information to schedule their own test date after applications have been reviewed and eligibility requirements met.

• All candidates must have applied to this job posting and have a scheduled appointment to attend. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

Correctional Officer Candidate Testing and Oral Interv iew
Day: Monday
Date: July 13, 2026
Time: TBD
Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice, computer-based exam, an interview, a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a Core I medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen to be considered for employment.
The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for Correctional Officers. We are seeking individuals who are ready to begin a meaningful career in correctional services. A Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order, and discipline for a segment of the incarcerated individual population.
What You'll Be Doing
A Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order, and discipline for a segment of the incarcerated individual population.

• Working in direct supervision posts within incarcerated individual housing units with a Field Training Officer and more senior Officers during your first year (work location assignment can be at Rockville or Boyds/Clarksburg).
• Learning on-the-job by receiving substantial training and instruction in the application of basic safety and security policies, procedures, and methods with regard to interaction with and supervision of the incarcerated individual population; use of equipment, application of post instructions, and implementation of general standard operating procedures.
• Enforcing clearly defined institutional rules and procedures by performing tasks such as providing input into the daily log, escorting incarcerated individuals, issuing clothing and bedding, completing routine intake paperwork, conducting perimeter checks of the fence line, etc.

• Reporting activities/situations that are unusual or irregular, and those situations where guidance is needed in order to make the appropriate response or take the appropriate action.
• May participate in the processing of arrestees in the Central Processing Unit; as directed and under close supervision, performs such tasks as taking photographs and fingerprints of criminal arrestees, escorting defendants to and from hearings before the District Court Commissioners, and recording hearing and disposition information.
• Opportunities to participate in special assignments that can provide additional experience and career growth after meeting requirements, which include Instructor, Accreditation and Compliance Officer, Emergency Response Team, Field Training Officer, Central Control Team, and more.

A candidate should possess:

• Ability to acquire Correctional Officer certification within the first year of the probationary period from the State of Maryland after attending the academy. Candidates who obtained MPCTC Correctional Officer certification within the last three (3) years will not need to attend the State Academy.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to those posts and basic principles of working within a correctional environment with direct supervision of incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
• Ability to prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to incarcerated individuals' actions.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
• Ability to work during a period of general emergency, liberal leave, or inclement weather as an essential employee.

Salary Chart*:

New Recruit Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Base Salary: $61,765 $63,688 $65,677
*Based on the current salary matrix. Does not include additional benefits that may include roll call pay, shift, and multilingual differentials.
Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice, computer-based exam, an interview, a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a Core I medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen.
Successful candidates must acquire Correctional Officer certification within the first year of the probationary period from the State of Maryland after attending the academy. Candidates who obtained MPCTC Correctional Officer certification within the last three (3) years will not need to attend the State Academy.
If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined when the job offer is made. Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history check to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
This is an Essential Personnel position; the facilities are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Some weekends and holidays are required.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please click, or copy and paste the following link:
Competitive Benefits:
A competitive benefits package is provided:Montgomery County Government: Benefits Offered

Correctional Officers may also receive the following:

• Special pay differentials
• Roll call pay.
• Multilingual pay after certification
• Public Safety Retirement Plan (Employees' Retirement System, Group EK)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) programs

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: One (1) year of post High School full-time work experience or its equivalent.
Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.


Equivalency: Successful completion of one (1) year or more of college (full-time student status) may be substituted for the one (1) year of post-high school full-time work experience.
LICENSE: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
CITIZENSHIP AND AGE : Individuals appointed to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated, placed on the eligibility list, and may be considered for an interview.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.


Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class C driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 1 year of post High School work experience OR one year or more of successful completion of college (full-time student status)?

• Yes
• No

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Will you be at least 18 years of age prior to hire (approximately 2-3 months from now)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a citizen of the United States or a Resident Alien?

• Yes
• No

Required Question