CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical

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 0004

LOCATION OF POSITION

Eastern Correctional Institution \t\t\t Maryland Transitional Center 30420 Revells Neck Road \t\t\t954 Forest Street Westover, Maryland 21890\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaltimore, Maryland 21202 Maryland Correctional Training Center\t\t\t \tBaltimore City Correctional Center 18800 Roxbury Road\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t301 Greenmount Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21746\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaltimore, Maryland 21202 Main Purpose of Job The incumbent is responsible under general supervision for the repair work, training and supervision of incarcerated individuals in the electrical trade at a State Correctional Facility. Incumbent may perform more complex or security sensitive maintenance and repair task from time to time and may work out of his assigned trade when needed.

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Maintenance Officer-I Electrical is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult incarcerated individual in correctional institutions. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Supervisor. Employees are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts Position duties include: Incarcerated individual supervision including : maintainingcontrol and discipline among incarcerated individualworkers; conducting searches for contraband items; administering verbal or written disciplinary actions enforcing safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations. Assigning installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated incarcerated individualperforming at various levels of proficiency in the trade. Training and instructing incarcerated individuals regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment. Inspecting and approving/disapproving all work performed by incarcerated individuals for adherence to quality standards. Estimating time, materials and supplies to conductassignedmaintenanceor repair tasks. Ordering materials and supplies, keepingrecords and inventory of materialsand tools. Personallypreform certain installation, maintenanceor repairtakes on electrical infrastructure. Planning and implementingprocedures. Operating hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintaining record of time. Escorting third party vendors and inspecting completed work assignment.

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: Two years of electricalexperience. 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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 prior to permanent appointment. 2. Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver’s license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of incarcerated individuals or supplies. 3. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria 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 A completed background investigation Oral interview Physical examination. 2. 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. 3. 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Becoming a Correctional Maintenance Officerrequires that a recruit completes the Entry Level Training Program at the Training Academy through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), at one of our regional locations throughout the state of Maryland. Upon successful graduation from the Academy, individuals will be assigned to facilities throughout the state of Maryland. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of Maryland. Please indicate on your application all the counties in the state of Maryland where you are willing to accept employment. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of two years. 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 placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year. Common Disqualifiers Prior Drug Use-The Commission may not certify an applicant to a mandated position if the applicant has within a 12 month period immediately preceding the date of hire, unlawfully used natural cannabis or natural cannabinoids. Arrest Records-No felony convictions; No misdemeanor convictions within five (5) years; No probations before judgement or parole and probation within five (5) years; Must not currently be on parole or probation; No civil drug convictions within three (3) years. Driving Records-No convictions or probations before judgement on any 12-point violation within five (5) years. Including but not limited to driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, attempting to flee/ elude police and/or driving while license is refused / suspended / revoked /canceled. Academy-Must meet the guidelines for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. Military records-No separations less than honorable.

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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io or faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io the recruitment number in the subject line. 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 at410-585-3999 orJodee Maldonado, HR Analyst-email: View email address on click.appcast.io If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division View email address on click.appcast.io or410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland