Entry Level Great Escape Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

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!\r\nThe 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\n

GRADE

CORR 0004\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Eastern Correctional Institution\t\t\t\t\tRoxbury Correctional Institution\r\n30420 Revells Neck Road\t\t\t\t\t\t18701 Roxbury Road\r\nWestover, Maryland 21890\t\t\t\t\t\tHagerstown, Maryland 21746\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent is responsible under general supervision for the repair work, training and supervision of incarcerated individuals in the Refrigeration and HVAC trade at a State Correctional Facility. Incumbent may perform more complex or security sensitive maintenance and repair task from time to time and may work out of his assigned trade when needed.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I Refrigeration Mechanic is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision ofincarcerated individualsin maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Correctional Maintenance Officer Supervisor.Employees are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. Work is performed in and around a correctional facility, and employees are continually exposed toincarcerated individualswho may be abusive and hostile and have access to potentially dangerous tools and equipment. When assigned to outside maintenance jobs, employees are exposed to all types of weather conditions. Employees may be required to physically subdue and restrain incarcerated individuals during fights, riots and escape attempts. The work may require moving objects weighing over 25 pounds.\r\nIncarcerated Individuals Supervision: Maintains control and discipline amongincarcerated individualsworkers; conducts searches for contraband items; administers verbal or written disciplinary actions toincarcerated individualsfor any violations of conduct standards. Enforces safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations. Physically restrainsincarcerated individualsif necessary during fights or escape attempts. Maintains continual count ofincarcerated individualsassigned to work details supervised. Assigns installation maintenance or repair tasks to designatedincarcerated individualsperforming at various levels of proficiency in the trade. Train and instructsincarcerated individualsregarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment. Inspects and approves/disapproves all work performed byincarcerated individualsfor adherence to quality standards.\r\nAdministrative related functions: Estimates time, materials, and supplies needed to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks. Orders supplies and materials needed. Keeps records of supplies and materials used; inventories materials on hand tools in use.\r\nPerformance of Trade-related functions: Personally performs certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks on refrigeration infrastructure. Plans and implements appropriate procedures, operates hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintains record of time, supplies and materials required. Escorts third party vendors and inspects completed work assignment.\r\nPerforms other related duties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school diploma or possession of a high school equivalencycertificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.\r\nExperience: Two years of refrigeration mechanic experience.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience. \r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland prior to permanent appointment.\r\n2.Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation ofincarcerated individualsor supplies.\r\n3.Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.\r\n4.Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the disposing or servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess technician certification from an approved Environmental Protection Agency certifying organization as required by Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following: \r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status \r\nMust be at least 21 years of age \r\nA completed background investigation \r\nOral interview \r\nPhysical examination. \r\nEmployees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. \r\nEmployees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Becoming a Correctional Maintenance Officerrequires that a recruit completes the Entry Level Training Program at the Training Academy through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), at one of our regional locations throughout the state of Maryland. Upon successful graduation from the Academy, individuals will be assigned to facilities throughout the state of Maryland. \r\nThis recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of Maryland.Please indicate on your application all the counties in the state of Maryland where you are willing to accept employment. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of two years.\r\n\r\nPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nCommon Disqualifiers\r\nPrior Drug Use-The Commission may not certify an applicant to a mandated position if the applicant has within a 12 month period immediately preceding the date of hire, unlawfully used natural cannabis or natural cannabinoids.\r\nArrest Records-No felony convictions; No misdemeanor convictions within five (5) years; No probations before judgement or parole and probation within five (5) years; Must not currently be on parole or probation; No civil drug convictions within three (3) years.\r\nDriving Records-No convictions or probations before judgement on any 12-point violation within five (5) years. Including but not limited to driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, attempting to flee/ elude police and/or driving while license is refused / suspended / revoked /canceled.\r\nAcademy-Must meet the guidelines for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.\r\nMilitary records-No separations less than honorable.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to\r\noutstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans\r\noffered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\nPersonal Leave\r\n- New State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated\r\nbased on start date)\r\nAnnual Leave -Ten (10) days of\r\naccumulated annual leave per year\r\nSick Leave -Fifteen (15) days of accumulated\r\nsick leave per year\r\nParental Leave - up to Sixty (60) days of paid\r\nparental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\r\nHolidays - State employees also celebrate at\r\nleast Twelve (12) holidays per year\r\nPension - State employees earn\r\ncredit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,\r\nplease email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information,\r\nrecruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or\r\n410-767-4850.\r\nJodee Maldonado, HR Analyst, jodee.maldonado@maryland.gov\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.\r\n