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A Correctional Officer I is the entry-level position of custody, security, and supervision of adult incarcerated individuals confined in a correctional facility. Employees in this classification receive close supervision and do not supervise other correctional officers. Correctional officers are assigned to morning, evening, night, or rotating shifts.

 

  • Attend and successfully complete an entrance level training program certified by the Maryland Corrections Training Commission.
  • Exercise care, custody and control over incarcerated individuals.
  • Administer emergency medical assistance to both incarcerated individuals and staff.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks e.g. running, physical control of incarcerated individuals, lifting.
  • Supervise incarcerated individuals participating in work, leisure activities, formal programs, etc.
  • Work overtime as required by operational necessities and emergencies.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with incarcerated individuals and staff
  • Analyze situations and problems and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Provides care, custody and control of incarcerated individuals at a correctional institution on an assigned shift.
  • Directs incarcerated individuals’ activities and maintains security in housing unit, dining and work areas.
  • Observes incarcerated individuals from towers, in corridors or in visiting areas. 
  • Provides advice and guidance in assisting incarcerated individuals in their adjustment to institutional rules and regulations.

 

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Salary: $54,447 / year
 

Hiring Incentive

Newly hired Correctional Officers will receive a $5,000 incentive – $2,000 after successfully completing their training at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy and $3,000 after successfully completing their probationary period. A regional hiring bonus of $2,500 is available for applicants who select the Eastern Shore (Somerset County), Hagerstown, or Cumberland facilities.