Correctional Officer

Baltimore County, MD • Towson, MD

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About The Position

The Correctional Officer position at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections involves maintaining care and custody of inmates, ensuring security and order on and off the property. The role requires working an average of 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, and may involve various shifts to maintain 24-hour coverage. Employees will be subject to call to duty and overtime in emergencies with little or no notice. The position entails frequent walking and standing, as well as interaction with the inmate population. Successful candidates must complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and a physical and medical examination.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED