Correctional Officer Assistant (For Retiree/Rehire Correctional Officer)

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. You MUST be a Retiree/Rehire of the Baltimore County General Government to apply for this position. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within the class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Requirements

Be a Retiree/Rehire of the Baltimore County General Government.
High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
At least 18 years old by the time you are hired.
A citizen or resident alien of the United States.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
Successfully complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination.
Successfully complete a physical and medical examination.
Be a Retired Correctional Officer of the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

Maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of the Baltimore County Department of Corrections.
Assists in the receiving or discharging of inmates.
Assures that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells.
Confines and releases inmates from cells.
Monitors inmate activities.
Drives a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities and other locations.
Supervises inmates on work details.
Patrols, on foot, the internal and external perimeters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions.
Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of visitors.
Examines packages to be received by inmates.
Maintains discipline and orderly conduct.
Breaks up fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates.
Uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates.
Administers CPR and first aid.
Investigates and handles emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections.
Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.
Prepares routine reports and records.
Keeps inventory of various items.
Attends State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certification.
Performs general clerical duties.
Assists in training new officers.
Performs other related duties as required.