DOCR Employment and Recruitment Information

Correctional Officer; Grade C3

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Location: Boyds, MD, US
Closing Date: Open until filled
Starting salary: $46,320

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

The Department of Correction & Rehabilitation is recruiting for Correctional Officers. Employees in this class are responsible for learning on-the-job and in a formal classroom setting, the basic techniques, practices and methods of correctional officer work. They are assigned to single post "direct supervision" general inmate housing units and/or other selected multiple posts with more senior Correctional Officers to gain experience in direct supervision, control, and discipline of inmates. Work usually is performed under immediate supervision of a supervisory Correctional Officer or Field Training Officer who initially provides continuous evaluation of work in progress. Employees receive substantial training and instruction in the applications of basic safety and security policies, procedures, and methods with regard to interaction with and supervision of the inmate population; use of equipment, application of post instructions, and implementation of general standard operating procedures. Duties will include: providing a safe, orderly and secure environment; maintaining sanitary and healthful conditions; supervising inmate movements to and from program areas; assisting in enforcing clearly defined institutional rules and procedures; supervising inmate visits; monitoring telephone calls made by inmates; reporting to supervisor or a higher ranking correctional officer those activities/situations that are unusual or irregular and those situations where guidance is needed in order to make appropriate response or take the appropriate action; sorting and distributing mail; and testifying in court as required.

Vacancies may be located at either the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville, Maryland; or the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to 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/getfile.aspx?file=12.10.01.22.htm

Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications will be scheduled to participate in a written examination.
The written examination is scheduled for the following dates and times:

January 16, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
January 17, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
January 18, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
February 27, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
February 28, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
March 1, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
March 26, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
March 27, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
March 28, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Applicants will be invited to register for the written examination date and time of their choice with instructions sent via email following review of application. All examinations are given at Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Note: The email address used for the job site registration will be used to notify applicants of testing and other changes in status during the employment process for this recruitment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure email address is accurate and up-to-date.

Applicants who pass the written examination will be placed on the eligible list and will schedule themselves for an oral-board. Information regarding dates/times of oral boards will be included in the information sent to candidates with instructions on registering for the written examination.

Correctional Health Nurse II; Grade 24 - Substitute

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Location: Boyds, MD, US
Closing Date: Open until filled
Starting salary: $60, 554

Position may be located at either the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, Maryland or at the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville, Maryland, depending upon the area of specialty/interest and the needs of the Department.

Part-time pay rate is $40.12- $45.83 per hour (depending upon years of experience.)

This is full performance level professional nursing performed in the correctional environment. Work encompasses the entire clinical nursing process from planning and intake through discharge into the community (primary care, chronic care, case management, emergency triage, emergency services and infirmary nursing, including health promotion and disease prevention).

Employee will be responsible for conducting intake screenings of newly incarcerated inmates; collecting and analyzing client health data; administering immunizations and a wide range of oral medications and injections; providing client health supervision, counseling, guidance and teaching directed toward health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and alleviation of specific health problems (e.g., those common to the correctional environment); assessing and treating minor health problems; observing and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration data and effects of medication; initiating appropriate measures in emergency situations when a physician is not available; providing guidance on technical and practical matters to newly assigned and lower grade nurses; maintaining records, writing reports, assuring orderliness, maintaining supplies and equipment and the sanitation of the unit; sterilizing instruments and supplies; referring inmate-patients and families to available health and community services and providing follow-up services as required; coordinating client care; providing one-on-one health guidance and teaching on health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and alleviation of specific health problems; and, conducting education classes for inmates as assigned.

The facility is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, some weekends and holidays are required.

Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

Correctional Dietary Officer, Grade 17

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Location: Rockville, MD, US
Closing Date: Open until filled
Starting salary: $43, 866

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies. Positions could be available at Pre-Release Center, Montgomery County Detention Center or Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

The Department of Correction & Rehabilitation is recruiting Correctional Dietary Officers. Correctional Dietary Officers are responsible for providing oversight, guidance and training to inmate/resident workers and carrying out the day-to-day preparation and service of food in a large scale food services operation within a secure correctional setting.

Duties include: preparing meals in accordance with menus; production sheets; recipes and safe food handling practices; maintaining order and security; completion of required documents; conducting inventories; reporting maintenance needs and safety hazards; carrying out recycling initiatives; receiving and storing deliveries; verifying order quantities and product in conformance with specifications; ability to follow standardized recipes; production instructions, and calculate mathematical computations related to recipe conversions to produce acceptable quality products; and maintaining the Food Service Facility in clean, safe and sanitary condition on a daily basis.

Applicants must be experienced in the use of institutional food service equipment for the preparation of meals and must be able to apply a working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and inmates/residents; and the ability to respond quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screen.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to 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/getfile.aspx?file=12.10.01.22.htm

Individuals appointed to this position must be at least 21 years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.

Generally, this position is covered by Employees Retirement System, Group EK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.

Resident Supervisor; Grade 18

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Location: Rockville, MD, US
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Starting salary: $45, 877 - $83, 100

Positions may be filled at the Resident Supervisor II, Grade 20 - Salary: $50,299- $83,100 or as a Resident Supervisor I, Grade 18 - $45,877 - $75,653.

Due to American Correctional Association and Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards mandated staffing requirements, there is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification of limiting hiring to a female candidate. Only female applicants will be considered for this position.

The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking to fill Resident Supervisor vacancies at the Pre-Release Center, a community corrections facility. The Pre-Release and Reentry Services program, houses offenders serving a criminal sentence who are within one year of release. The Resident Supervisors position is a front-line position responsible for providing security, supervision, custody, care, and control of the offender (resident) population.
Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising, directing and accounting for offenders, observing offender behavior and activities, maintaining discipline and order, enforcing facility and program rules, overseeing offender housing units and/or assigned posts, verifying and tracking offenders engaged in the community activities (work, school, training, counseling, home visitation, etc.) electronically monitoring offenders movement in the community; administering alcohol and urine tests to offenders; performing searches of offenders, housing units and facility, conducting facility and room inspections; conducting facility counts of offenders; inspecting and assigning facility clean ups, securing (handcuffing) and transporting offenders to secure confinement Detention Center or Montgomery County Clarksburg Facilities, transporting offenders (residents) to court and other community sites; providing crisis intervention; and responding to and controlling emergency and potentially volatile situations. Employee will also assist offenders of the program with re-entry activities as they transition back into the community.
Employee should have excellent grounding and commitment to rehabilitative programming and possess the necessary interpersonal skills to work as part of a team to encourage individuals in a community correction setting to succeed in the program.
Employee will be required to work an eight (8) hour shift, which typically includes days, evenings, midnights, weekend and holidays.
Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to 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/getfile.aspx?file=12.10.01.22.htm
Generally, the position is covered by the Employee's Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee". Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave. To include holidays and inclement weather.

Community Corrections Intern; Grade S1

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Location: Boyds, MD, US
Closing Date: July 4, 2019

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES.
POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND DO NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS.

Salary - $12.25/hr.

The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) of Montgomery County, Maryland provides outstanding work and training experience for interns interested in the field of criminal justice and community corrections. The work/training programs are designed to meet the trainees and the correctional program's needs. All interns are eligible to receive academic credit and free Ride-On bus pass. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in social work or law enforcement. Internships are available in two service areas.

PRE-RELEASE AND RE-ENTRY SERVICES (PRRS)
The Pre-Release Center (PRC) is a nationally recognized correctional model for community-based correctional and treatment services. The residential facility is located in Rockville, Maryland for adult offenders nearing release. The Pre-Release Center's program has a strong focus on assessment, case management, employment, treatment, intervention services, education, family and community involvement.

The intern work experience at the Pre-Release Center includes such activities as:

Screening and intake of Residents
Supervision of Residents
Adjustment Board Member
Support Case Managers, Work Release Coordinators and Career Resource Center Staff
Conducting community-based on-site verifications
Supervising recreational, MVA and Social Security Administration trips
Urinalysis collection and testing
Treatment Team Member
Crisis intervention
Data collection

Intern schedules at PRRS are either Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday and are mostly evening hours.

PRE-TRIAL SERVICES (PTS):
The mission of the Montgomery County Pre-Trial Assessment and Supervision Units is to ensure all eligible defendants are afforded the opportunity for Pre-Trial release and to enhance public safety by providing community monitoring and referral to services that increase the likelihood of appearance for trial and to reduce the risk for re-arrest.

The intern work experience at Pre-Trial Services may involve a mixture of responsibilities in the following units:

Pre-Trial Assessment
Pre-Trial Supervision
Alternative Community Services Program (ACS)
Intervention for Substance Abusers Program (IPSA)

Intern schedules at PTS are Monday through Friday, generally during business daytime hours.