Warden

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

12h•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 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. This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. GRADE 24 LOCATION OF POSITION Washington County 18701 Roxbury Rd, 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
One year of experience as an Assistant Warden or three years of experience as Facility Administrator or five years as a Security Chief.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

A Warden in this class plans, administers, coordinates and reviews the security, treatment and administrative programs of a correctional facility in the state of Maryland.
Work involves directing professional, technical, security, clerical, and other staff and subordinate managerial staff.
This position is responsible for adult facility management and supervisory work of unusual difficulty in directing all security, treatment and administration for facilities.
Employees in this classification supervise the Assistant Warden, Correctional Security Chiefs, and other staff.
Manages and administers annual budget, including estimates and justifications.
Responsible for assuring audit compliance by adhering to policy.
Work is performed in a correctional facility and employees are exposed to inmates who may be abusive and hostile.

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.
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