Correctional Officer

All applicants for the Correctional Officer position are required to complete the Personal History Statement before selecting "APPLY." The statement must be completed and submitted with the employment application.Sign‑on bonus: $10,500 (three installments – $3,500 upon academy graduation, $3,500 upon successful completion of 1 year probation, $3,500 upon completion of 2 years of employment). Lateral bonus: $7,500 (three installments – $2,500 when hired, $2,500 upon release from probation, $2,500 upon completion of 2 years employment).Job: Correctional Officer – this role involves the custody and care of prisoners and other duties as assigned.ResponsibilitiesEnforce policies and procedures pertaining to inmates, including supervision, intake, discharge, and related administrative tasks;Maintain accurate official inmate counts;Inspect inmates' quarters and enforce standards of cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and fire prevention;Ensure security of the facility to prevent escape, including screening visitors and inspecting packages and other items brought to the detention center;Search inmates and their property, living quarters, and detention center facilities to detect pilferage and contraband;Supervise the distribution of meals to inmates and ensure all utensils are accounted for and returned to the kitchen;Maintain records and prepare written and oral reports as required;Perform other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED.Additional RequirementsMust be 18 years of age, possess a valid Maryland State Motor Vehicle License and be a U.S. Citizen or a resident alien;Must pass written entrance exam, physical agility test, polygraph, physical, psychological examination, drug screen, and a background investigation with favorable results;Weight must be in proportion to height, body frame, and age;Vision must be correctable to 20/20;Must successfully complete the entrance level program for Correctional Officers within one year of appointment;Must be able to work shift work including weekends and holidays.SupervisionSupervisor: Correctional Officer First Class I in the absence of a Corporal.Supervises: N/A.Physical Training RequirementsTraining academy recruits will be required to endure aggressive ground takedowns, role‑play scenarios, and exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum/OC Spray.Recruits must also demonstrate the following:Execute a jump and climb from a height of at least four feet;Run 1.5 miles and maintain a pace of at least 300 yards per minute;Run up and down two flights of stairs;Complete fitness requirements such as push‑ups, sit‑ups, pull‑ups (males) and flex‑arm hang (females).Physical and Environmental ConditionsWork demands occasional strenuous effort, including handling moderate to heavy boxes, tools, equipment, or materials weighing 30 to 150 pounds and evacuating people from dangerous conditions.This position requires the ability to run, climb, jump, lift, drag, crawl, carry, push, pull objects, use bodily force, and wear PPE such as Kevlar vests, gun belts, and protective masks.The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations, aggressive human behavior, and other uncontrolled conditions.Knowledge and SkillsAbility to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;Ability to gain thorough knowledge of the Office of the Sheriff policies and procedures;Ability to gain thorough knowledge of modern correctional methods and objectives;Ability to use and care for security equipment, firearms, and non‑lethal weapons;Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;Ability to make decisions in accordance with established federal, state, and local laws;Ability to apply departmental policies to daily work problems;Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain records;Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments accurately with minimal instruction or review;Effective business English, grammar, legal terminology, and math skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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