CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT (Intelligence and Investigative Division (IID))

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�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

CORR0007\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County\r\n\r\n8520 Corridor Road Savage Suite H, MD�20763.\r\nThis is a 24/7 business operation, the current shift is 12:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.�\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

To provide informational and emergency situation support to the Department under the supervision of the Intelligence and Investigative Division. To serve as the primary point of contact for serious and emergency incident reporting and information disbursement. To act and report when needed as the incident command team during emergency or critical events as deemed by the Secretary.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Collects, coordinates and disseminates emergency and serious incident information. Coordinates the collection of pertinent information related to the creation of serious incident reports (SRIs) and other incident reporting forms. Creates digital or written reports, lists and logs based on calls. Receives, reviews, and vets accordingly reports for events/items of significance that may affect Maryland public safety.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Conducts analysis, evaluation, and coalition of serious incident data in order to make recommendations pertaining to the dissemination and creation of informative reports pertinent to open and ongoing investigations. Evaluates incoming data for the release of information for inner and outer department memorandums under the supervision of the Unit Manager. Acts as a liaison between multiple components within the Intelligence and Investigative Division. Provides informational support to the detective, intelligence analysts and officers, and institutional correctional staff.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Provide timely feedback and dissemination to executive staff, inner and outer departmental agencies and units, as supervised by the Unit Manager . Delivers important information to officers/detectives in the field to assist with investigatory procedures. Establishes and monitors incident organization for the purpose of mainstreaming information as it is requested. Maintains important and confidential records.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Coordinates requests for assistance from facility managers and operation centers. Responsible for expedient and effective monitoring of calls for assistance and incident report for the state wide reporting system. Receives allegations via telephone of criminal activity and allegations of serious misconduct by DPSCS employees, inmates, visitors, and others as directed by the Executive staff of IID. Determines pertinent information and the nature of the incident. Determines priority and dispatch of IID resources and other emergency units as necessary. Operates computerized incident reporting communication telephone and incident recording equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Responsible for the readiness and operation of the Departments State ICS unit on a twenty-four hour a day basis. Reports when activated to assist with emergency or critical events deemed pertinent by the Secretary. Acts as an informational manager in their incident command post, providing a central coordination point for informational gathering. Assists with information gathering and other functions during major incidents. Assists in determining incident objectives and strategies in ensuring the safety of employees, inmates/detainees.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation. \r\nExperience: Two years of experience leading the work of Correctional Officers in the custody and security of adult inmates or in performing advanced work as a Correctional K-9 Officer or Correctional Internal Security Officer.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to that of Correctional Officer Sergeant.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Sergeant on a year-for-year basis for the�required experience.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are current Correctional Officer Lieutenant or interested in lateral transfer to specialty position.\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. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland driver's license. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training 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\n2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.� \r\n3. Employees 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\n4. Employees 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

Please provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information on your application to ensure proper review and processing.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please 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 the above closing date.\r\nAll persons who meet the minimum and selective qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to the assigned analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.\r\nOluwakemi Oyesile\r\noluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n