Correctional Officer Lieutenant

State of Maryland•Carroll, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. This position advises the Director of Correctional Training at PCTC on Defensive Tactics policy and procedures. This includes daily operations, lesson plans, equipment and training issues as they may arise. This position provides information and guidance to Management on best practices in Defensive Tactics Training. Provides training oversight and evaluates the proficiency of all correctional DPSCS Defensive Tactics instructors in the statewide regions as requested by the DPSCS Statewide Firearms/Defensive Tactics Training Manager. This position evaluates schedules, lesson plans, training facilities/area and equipment including making recommendations of specific standards of training and procedure enhancements in any defensive tactics related area.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
Two years of experience leading the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates or in performing advanced work as a Correctional K-9 Officer or Correctional Officer (Custody).
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.
Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a correctional officer during their probationary period.
Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.
Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to that of Correctional Officer Sergeant.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Sergeant on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland driver's license.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of all DPSCS Institutional In-Service, Academy Defensive Tactics and Firearms Cadre.
Assists the Commander in ensuring that all DT training meets standards set forth in COMAR and Use of Force policy.
Monitors the quality of instruction (quality control) to ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws and MPCTC requirements.
Provides oversight in DT Instructor Training for Institutional Tactical Units, Special Operations Group training, Chemical Agents, Officer Survival and Use of Force.
Ensures that all Defensive Tactics Program schedules are up to date and Defensive Tactics Instructors are scheduled to conduct these classes.
Responsible for ensuring all staff adheres to current policy standards, training standards, audit standards and safety practices as it relates to defensive tactics.
Responsible for leading and coordinating with: All DPSCS Training Departments and assigned personnel & DPSCS Defensive Tactics Instructors

Benefits

medical and dental coverage
paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave)
State pension
supplemental retirement options
Maryland State Employees Credit Union
health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension