Correctional Officer- Corrections

Howard County Government•Jessup, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs correctional work at the full performance level as a certified Correctional Officer under supervision from a technical superior and is responsible for maintaining security, care and custody of incarcerated persons in the Howard County Detention Center. Performs technical level corrections operations work under regular supervision from a technical superior. Work includes maintaining security and discipline of inmates both on and off the property of the Howard County Detention Center on an assigned shift. Work also includes guarding inmates at an assigned location and in cell blocks; and participating in counseling and rehabilitation programs as assigned. An individual in this class will serve a 12-month probationary period during which time they must attend and satisfactorily complete correctional classroom and field training. This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum age of 21 years
U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Eligibility for certification by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and possession of such certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Valid Class C driver's license or equivalent issued by State of residence.
Successful qualification with Department issued handgun and shotgun or other long rifle.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Computer and word processing skills.
Prior military, security, counseling, or public safety experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Maintains security over inmates; observes behavior; supervises work assignments, recreational and housing activities; searches inmates and living/work/program areas for cleanliness, safety, and contraband.
Conducts and records security rounds, formal and informal counts, and inspections.
May process inmate intake and discharge; reviews legal, court, and official documents; issues and receives clothing, property, and funds under supervision.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and inmates.
May transport inmates and provide security outside the detention center.
Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.