Correctional Officer Lieutenant

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! 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.

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 Internal Security Officer.
Must be DPSCS Weapons certified.
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.
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.
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the enforcement operations of the Central Home Detention Unit.
Supervise correctional officers, developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Ensure enforcement operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Attend operational and management meetings.
Prioritize assignments to meet established deadlines.
Evaluate operations to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
Direct supervision of Correctional Officer Enforcement personnel, Correctional Sergeants, and Police Communications Operators in both office and community settings.
Ensure the effective supervision and proper monitoring of home detention offenders at all times.
Receive and review after-hours Serious Incident Reports from agencies within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), assess the nature and urgency of each incident, and make timely and appropriate notifications to command staff in accordance with established polices and procedures.
Assist with enforcement operations when staffing levels or operational circumstances require, providing support to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective execution of enforcement activities.
Assist with enforcement actions one-half day per shift.
Perform collateral assignments, including preparing required monthly reports, assisting with property accountability processes, and supporting the operation and management of the agency's fleet of vehicles.