Current DOCR Job Openings

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Director, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR)

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Accountant/Auditor Supervisor, (Grade 26)

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• Location: Rockville, MD, US
• Closing Date: March 28, 2023
• Starting Salary: $72,061

About the Department:

The Montgomery County  Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and assessment functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. The  Accountant/Auditor Supervisor will work out of the Management Services Division which provides consolidated administrative and management support to all the Department Divisions and programs and serves as the primary liaison to core offices of the County.

The position will reside in Community Correction which consists of the Pre-Release and Reentry Services Division (PRRS) and the Pre-Trial Services Unit (PTS).  The PRRS manages over $1 million annually of Residents' Accounts and PTS collects over $100K in fees from clients.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide complete monitoring of over 160 residents and setting up new clients in Oracle for fee collection, analyze and prepare monthly and annual financial statements and bank reconciliation of the escrow fund.

Work Hours will be 8.30 AM to 5 PM.  The Accountant/Auditor Supervisor will report to the Fiscal Services Manager and will supervise one unionized position.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and preparing financial statements and recommendations to improve financial program efficiency, developing new procedures where there is a need, revising procedures to comply with applicable laws and regulations and advising management concerning accounting for and safeguarding of Residents' funds.
• Planning and preparing monthly bank reconciliation and acting as a bank liaison with Montgomery County Department of Finance banking analyst.
• Drafting complex financial correspondence, including preparing financial schedules, exhibits, journal entries and summaries of financial reports.
• Developing procedures, tools, and providing guidance to strengthen the fiscal aspects of the resident escrow fund.
• Setting up new clients for Pre-Trial Division clients in Oracle and collecting fees as payments are made.
• Performing daily Oracle - CJCMS payment reconciliation and ongoing invoice reconciliation for all new enrollees. 

Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and medical history review with drug/alcohol screen.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve months and, if promoted to a position in this class, will be required to serve a probationary period of six months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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.

Salary range for this position: $72,061 - $118,509

Anticipated hiring salary range: $72,061 - $100,049

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/comarhtml/12/12.10.01.22.htm

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Correctional Specialist I/II (Inmate Services, Case Manager, Grade 19/22)

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• Location: Boyds, MD, US
• Closing Date: March 17, 2023

This position is open only to:

1) Current Montgomery County Government Employees

2) Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction in force and currently have RIF rights;

3) Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program; or

4) Active Project SEARCH interns or former Montgomery County Customized Employment Public Interns or Project Search Interns with 14 months of completion of internship.

About the Department:

The  Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and assessment 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 detained in a pretrial status or serving sentences less than 18 months. In addition to comprehensive facility case management, the Inmate Services section provides a wide range of correctional services and programs to inmates including education, workforce development, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral modification programs, reentry and life skills programs, faith-based supports, and library services.

About this Position:

Managing a complex pretrial and sentenced population within a correctional facility presents multiple challenges. As a core staff member of Inmate Services, the  Correctional Specialist I/II Case Manager position provides intake assessments, housing classification, programs, and case management services for an offender population while working within the secure portion of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Montgomery County Detention Center.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill one current vacancy and future vacancies within the Inmate Services section of the Detention Services Division (DSD). This position may be filled at the level of Correctional Specialist I, Grade 19, or Correctional Specialist II, Grade 22.

This CSI/II Case Manager position reports to one of the CSIV Case Management Supervisors and works closely with other Case Managers and Inmates Services staff as well as Custody and Security and Mental Health staff. The CSI/II Case Manager position works a schedule selected through an annual bid based on seniority – schedules range Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday from 730am-4pm, 8am-430pm, and 830am-530pm with one potential late night of 11:00am-730pm. This position is assigned between the two facilities of Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, Maryland or Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC)  in Rockville, Maryland.  This position is considered as essential personnel within the Department and required to work onsite during weather related events or general emergencies.

Who We are Looking For:

• You want to make a difference within a correctional environment to provide services and support to offenders using evidence-based principles.
• You work effectively with diverse populations, demonstrating an understanding that verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are critical.
• You understand the importance of building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships with partners to deliver targeted services.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducting intake risk and needs assessments, determining eligibility and providing referrals for facility programs and services, determining appropriate classification and housing assignments.
• Providing case management services and crisis intervention to a diverse inmate population within the facility housing areas.
• Facilitating program groups on life skills topics to support offender change in thoughts and behaviors.

Building Success...

• Assisting with services to enhance inmate engagement.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary team members.
• Assisting with special projects and facility initiatives to expand services.

Supporting Operations...

• Maintaining inmate case management records and documentation of services.
• Cross training and providing coverage across all case management assignments.
• Using digital data systems and performance measures.

Who We are Looking For...

• You thrive in a fast paced, variable environment with quick responsivity and task ownership.
• You value building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships.
• You are excited to learn and grow!

Note

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

Candidate must successfully complete the Maryland Correctional Training Academy Entry-Level Program, First Line Supervisor and possess a Certificate of successful completion within 12-months of hire.  Must maintain and successfully complete additional State-mandated and Departmental Correctional training as required.

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.

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 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.

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/

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Correctional Officer, (Pvt)

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• Location: Rockville, MD, US
• Closing Date: March 24, 2023
• Starting Salary: $49,757

Correctional Officer One-Day Processing Event for qualified applicants on April 10, 2023 and April 21, 2023.  The event time and date will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to complete the entry-level exam and oral board interview in less than 4 hours. Applicants who successfully pass these two steps of the process will receive a contingent job offer.

About the Department:

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 inmates covering substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, cognitive behavioral modification programs, education, life skills, and workforce development.

A  Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order and discipline for a segment of the inmate population.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working in direct supervision posts within inmate 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 inmate 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 inmates, 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 inmates.
• Exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
• Prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to inmate 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: Online Application
Step 2: Entry-Level Exam and Oral Board Interview (4 hours or less)

• Exam consists of multiple-choice questions and a written portion. Level of difficulty is based on a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) panel board members will conduct the interview
• Applicants must pass both portions to continue to 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 bodyweight (each hand)
• Standing long jump – 73 inches
• Pushups – 17 continuous pushups on palm and toes
• Bent knee sit-ups – 34 continuous
• Ability to hold shotgun in correct 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 applicants’ ability to meet scheduled appointments, provide necessary information, and pass all required components. All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to onboarding. Refer to “Additional Employment Information” section below.

Salary Chart*:

New Recruit                                                       Year 1           Year 2           Year 3
Base Salary                                                       $49,757        $52,162        $57,209
Effective 6/18/23 Base Salary will increase to  $54,090        $56,495        $61,542
*Based on 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 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/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.

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Nurse Practitioner, Grade 26

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• Location:  Boyds, MD, US
• Closing Date: Open until filled
• Starting Salary: $72,061

The  Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Family or Adult  Nurse Practitioner to work for the Department's Detention Services Division at both the Montgomery County Detention Center(MCDC), located in Rockville, MD and the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) located in Boyds, Md.  Candidates who are hired into the Nurse Practitioner (NP) position are eligible to receive a $5,000 hiring bonus.

Primary responsibilities include managing acute and chronic health conditions, completing history and physical examinations, completing work clearances for incarcerated inmates. The Nurse Practitioner will also be responsible for continuous quality improvement and infection control activities, as well as providing education and training to nursing staff.

The Nurse Practitioner will start their day at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF), located in Boyds, MD and then go to the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC), located in Rockville, MD to complete the workday. Work locations between the two facilities may change depending on the needs of the department. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Consideration may be given for alternate work hours.

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

Generally, this position is covered by Employees' Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate 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.

Nurse Practitioners who receive an overall rating of "meets expectations" or above in their annual performance plan are eligible for a yearly retention incentive payment of $2200.00. (This amount would be prorated for an employee who has worked less than one year and has completed probation).

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Correctional Health Nurse II, Grade 24

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• Location:  Boyds, MD, US
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Starting Salary: $65,786

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

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.

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.

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

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Correctional Health Nurse II (Temporary Pool/Substitute), Grade 24

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• Location:  Boyds, MD, US
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Starting Salary: $65,786

This position has responsibility for supervising an average caseload of 70 defendants who have been charged with crimes and have been court ordered to pre-trial supervision while awaiting trial. Responsibilities include monitoring all court ordered release conditions which includes referrals for substance abuse and mental health assessment and treatment.

Caseworkers in this unit serve as the liaison between the defendant and the Court by promptly reporting violations of release conditions as well as providing reports summarizing the performance of the defendant. This position will also work closely with officials from the State's Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Health and Human Services and the County Police.

This position requires frequent court testimony at bond revocation hearings.

The schedule of work hours for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm and Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee".  Essential employees must report to work during periods of general emergency, inclement weather, or liberal leave.

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

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

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 begins at $43.18 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. 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.

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Program Manager I (Bakery Program Manager, Grade 23)

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• Location:  Boyds, MD, US
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Starting Salary: $62,873

About the Department:

The   Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception, and assessment 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 detained in a pre-trial status or serving sentences under 18 months. The DOCR Food Service Department produces approximately 2400 meals daily to serve over 700 inmates and about 100 staff three times a day. We run an institutional tray line service for inmates and cafeteria style service for staff.

• An individual that is capable of teaching skills (mathematical computations, baking techniques and   science) required for baking services and imparting knowledge to the inmate/program participate.
• Is detail oriented and organized in planning lessons with the ability to effectively communicate orally and   in writing.
• Someone who can tactfully deal with people effectively and equitably in any situation without bias,   exercise good judgement in working with offenders individually and in a group setting.

• Supervising offenders to meet operational requirements of the baking program.
• Operating industrial size baking equipment found in a commercial/institutional kitchen.
• Budgeting with meticulous record keeping and financial acumen to operate the program. 
• Performing mathematical computations required for recipe portion conversions.
• Identifying and analyzing emergency and/or sensitive situations effectively and quickly acting on potential   security breaches for effective intervention.

• Planning and conducting a bakery work skills training program for inmate workers which involves determining a training curriculum, lesson plans, and competencies teaching both skills and theory to successfully perform large scale/institutional baking duties through classroom lectures and practical application.
• Training inmate workers about proper food sanitation practices, proper use of equipment and cleaning procedures of such equipment and the workspace in a large scale/institutional kitchen in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) production guidelines and standardized recipe compliance.
• Mentoring inmate program participants by assisting with job placements via the work program, working with the facility counselors in selecting inmates, evaluating progress in the program, and awarding certificates of completion.
• Maintaining security and monitoring security of food, supplies, and that utensil control procedures are always observed.
• Observing inmate behaviors and activities in the food service area and maintaining control and discipline among inmate workers.
• Conducting routine maintenance inspections of bakery equipment and utilities in the bakery area.
• Enforcing compliance with all department recycling initiatives.

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Laboratory Assistant, Grade 14

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Correctional Dietary Officer, Grade 17

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• Location:  Rockville, MD, US
• Closing Date: Open Continuous
• Starting salary: $46,436

• Preparing meals from standardized recipes using safe food handling practices.
• Maintaining order and security.
• 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.
• Calculate mathematical computations related to recipe conversions to produce acceptable quality products.
• Maintaining the Food Service Facility in a clean, safe and sanitary condition on a daily basis.

1. Use institutional food service equipment for the preparation of meals.
2. Apply a working knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
3. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and inmates/residents.
5. Respond quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and be able to de-escalate situations.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html/

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