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ONE DAY PROCESSING EVENT CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
September 14, 2024
POSITION INFORMATION
- Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
- Division: Custody & Security
- Job Class Title: Correctional Officer I/Pvt.
- Physical Address: 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841
- Additional Physical Address (if more than one): 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854
ABOUT THE POSITION
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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for Correctional Officers.
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, Workcrew and more.
A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATE SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
- Acquire knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to those posts and basic principles to working within a correctional environment with direct supervision of incarcerated individuals.
- Exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
- Prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to incarcerated individual actions.
- Deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
- Work during a period of general emergency, liberal leave or inclement weather as an essential employee.
- Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, an interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.
- 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.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Step 1: Submit your interest form, click here: DOCR Correctional Officer Interest Form
The Department of Correction will contact you with the Online Application link that will be released on August 1, 2024
Step 2: One-Day Processing Event on September 14, 2024: Computer-Based Entry-Level Exam and Oral Board Interview (3 hours or less)
1. Computer-based exam consists of multiple-choice questions. The level of difficulty is based on a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Three (3) panel board members will conduct the interview
3. Applicants must pass both portions to continue to the next step
Step 3: Conditional Job Offer
- Applicants who successfully complete the above step will be extended a contingent offer of employment
Step 4: Background Investigation
- In-depth interview of applicant
- Review of employment history, criminal and traffic records, drug history, military records (if applicable), etc.
Step 5: Medical and Psychological Evaluation
- Physical Abilities Test
- Grip Strength – 80lbs or 50% of body weight (each hand)
- Standing long jump – 73 inches
- Pushups – 17 continuous pushups on the palm and toes
- Bent knee sit-ups – 34 continuously
- Ability to hold the shotgun incorrect stance for one (1) minute
- Comprehensive physical exam will require additional medical requirements to include a psychological evaluation
*The process takes approximately 30 – 90 days and is dependent on the applicant’s ability to meet scheduled appointments, provide necessary information, and pass all required components.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary Chart*:
New Recruit Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Base Salary: $57,384 $59,936 $65,290
*Based on the current salary matrix. Does not include additional benefits that may include roll call pay, shift, and multilingual differentials.
Note:
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to submitting an interest form applying. Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information:
http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/comarhtml/12/12.10.01.22.htm
Competitive Benefits:
A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view):
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html/
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
*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 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.
Weekend or evening hours required? ☒ yes ☐ no
Offsite work required? ☐ yes ☒ no
Telework eligibility? ☐ hybrid ☒ no
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/IRC.
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 [email protected]. 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 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.
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.
Interest forms will not be accepted after the deadline. If you have any questions or problems submitting an interest form, please call 240-777-9759 or email us at [email protected]
Interested individuals should click on the following links below for more information: