CORRECTIONAL SECURITY CHIEF (Statewide)

Introduction

If you are looking for\r\nan exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive\r\nsalary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to\r\njoin the DPSCS team today! \r\nThe Department of\r\nPublic Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates\r\nto fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest\r\ndepartments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1\r\nbillion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased\r\nsecurity at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative\r\njustice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon\r\nrelease. \r\n\r\n\r\nAs a member of the\r\nDPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range\r\nof benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation,\r\nsick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement\r\noptions, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Services Position.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent works at the pleasure of the Appointing\r\nAuthority.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

CORR 0011\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Washington County\r\n18701 Roxbury Road\r\nHagerstown, MD 21746\r\n\r\n\r\nThe resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies\r\nstatewide. When completing the application, please select all locations in\r\nwhich you are willing to work.\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A Correctional\r\nSecurity Chief is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving the\r\ncustody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional\r\nfacility. Correctional Security Chief has complete responsibility for security\r\nat institutions with an authorized correctional staff so large as to require\r\nthree Correctional Officer Majors to effectively manage that staff. Employees\r\nin this classification manage the work of correctional officers on three shifts\r\nthrough the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

�\r\nSupervise uniformed\r\ncorrectional staff as measured by a review of completed annual efficiency\r\nratings, institutional training records and other documents verifying compliance\r\nwith human resource requirements.\r\n�\r\nMaintain the custody\r\nof inmates and the security of the institution as measured by a review of\r\ncompliance audit reports, serious incident reports and other documents\r\nreflecting the overall soundness of institutional security.\r\n�\r\nMake recommendations\r\nconcerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of the\r\nbudget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.\r\n�\r\nEnsure that\r\ninvestigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.\r\n�\r\nReview all use of\r\nforce incidents and make recommendations.\r\n�\r\nCreate and ensure that\r\nemergency plans are clear, concise and current.\r\n�\r\nReview and make\r\nrecommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.\r\n�\r\nManage and make\r\nrecommendations to the Warden concerning staffing and overtime.\r\n�\r\nPlan and schedule post\r\nassignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports,\r\novertime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffing\r\nactivities.\r\n�\r\nCarry out the duties\r\nof the Warden/Assistant Warden in his/her absence as measured by a review of\r\nthe institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be\r\nconsidered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read\r\nall requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: High School diploma or G.E.D. corticated acceptable to the\r\nMaryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training\r\nCommission Regulation.\r\nExperience: Four years of experience supervising the work of\r\nCorrectional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Additional education at an\r\naccredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit\r\nhours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15\r\ncredit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.\r\n2. Employees in this\r\nclassification are subject to be on call 24 hours a day and must have a\r\ntelephone at their place of residence.\r\n3. Employees appointed to this\r\nposition are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of\r\nMaryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Employees who have not\r\nalready done so must meet the selection standards required and successful\r\ncomplete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training\r\nCommission.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written\r\nEnglish. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with\r\ndiverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs,\r\nbehaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.\r\nProfessional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other\r\nlanguage is a plus.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment.�All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful\r\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and\r\nplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment\r\nmay consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to\r\nthe requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and\r\naccurate information on your application. Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of\r\nMaryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health\r\ninsurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK\r\nON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Personal Leave\r\n - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated\r\n based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of\r\n accumulated annual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days\r\n of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty\r\n (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n Holidays - State employees also\r\n celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n Pension - State employees earn\r\n credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online\r\napplications are highly recommended. However, if you are\r\nunable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire,\r\nand required documents may be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Paper\r\napplication materials must be received in our office by the closing\r\ndate for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are\r\nrequested will be accepted for this recruitment.\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting\r\nyour online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination\r\nDivision at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice 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,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's\r\ndiversity.\r\n