MCE Officer Trainee- Automotive Services

State of Maryland • Washington County, MD

12d • 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 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. The main purpose of this position is to deliver products produced by Maryland Correctional Enterprises to customers throughout the State of Maryland.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Experience: One year of experience in Automotive Services or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A completed background investigation
• Oral interview
• Physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control and discipline among the inmate workers by enforcing safety, sanitary and security regulations
• Keeps continual count of incarcerated individuals
• Enforces rules of conduct and security and labor standards by issuing verbal admonishments for minor infractions and making reports of significant violations or irregularities to superiors
• Remains alert at all times in order to assist in preventing any acts of sabotage or breaches of security
• Provides on-the-job training and supervision of inmates
• Plans and coordinates production operations
• Prepares material estimates, production records and other written reports concerning shop operations
• Provides training in work functions of a specific shop and explains the purpose and use of tools, equipment and materials to incarcerated individuals
• Keeps records of materials and supplies used
• Evaluates the work progress of incarcerated individuals
• Inspects completed work and work in progress for adherence to job orders and production standards
• Supervises the maintenance of shop areas, tools and equipment
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED