Correctional Security Chief

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

9h•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 over 9,000 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 is a Management Services Position. The incumbent works at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. GRADE CORR 0011 LOCATION OF POSITION Washington County 18701 Roxbury Road Hagerstown, MD 21746 The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies statewide. When completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work. A Correctional Security Chief is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility. Correctional Security Chief has complete responsibility for security at institutions with an authorized correctional staff so large as to require three Correctional Officer Majors to effectively manage that staff. Employees in this classification manage the work of correctional officers on three shifts through the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. corticated acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission Regulation.
Four years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates.
Employees in this classification are subject to be on call 24 hours a day and must have a telephone at their place of residence.
Employees appointed to this position are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for illegal Use of Drugs.
Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successful complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

Nice To Haves

Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise uniformed correctional staff as measured by a review of completed annual efficiency ratings, institutional training records and other documents verifying compliance with human resource requirements.
Maintain the custody of inmates and the security of the institution as measured by a review of compliance audit reports, serious incident reports and other documents reflecting the overall soundness of institutional security.
Make recommendations concerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of the budget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.
Ensure that investigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Review all use of force incidents and make recommendations.
Create and ensure that emergency plans are clear, concise and current.
Review and make recommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.
Manage and make recommendations to the Warden concerning staffing and overtime.
Plan and schedule post assignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports, overtime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffing activities.
Carry out the duties of the Warden/Assistant Warden in his/her absence as measured by a review of the institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.

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.
six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
at least twelve (12) holidays per year