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CORRECTIONAL SECURITY CHIEF

Recruitment #13-004086-002

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

DPSCS Central Region – Baltimore City Detention Center

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility.  This position has complete responsibility for the overall security at the institution and manages the work of correctional officers on three shifts through the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors.  This position reports directly to a Warden (Jail Administrator).

POSITION DUTIES

Supervises uniformed correctional staff as measured by a review of completed annual efficiency ratings, institutional training records and other documents verifying compliance with human resource requirements.

Maintains the custody of inmates and the security of the institution as measured by a review of compliance audit reports, serious incident reports and other documents reflecting the overall soundness of institutional security.

Makes recommendations concerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of the budget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.

Ensures that investigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Reviews all use of force incidents and makes recommendations.

Creates and ensures that emergency plans are clear, concise and current.

Reviews and makes recommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.

Manages and makes recommendations to the Warden (Jail Administrator) concerning staffing and overtime.

Plans and schedules post assignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports, overtime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffing activities.

Carries out the duties of the Warden/Assistant Warden (Jail Administrator/Assistant Jail Administrator) in his/her absence as measured by a review of the institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years or more progressive responsibility in a public safety environment, to include corrections, police work, military police work or other approved areas of law enforcement.

Note:

1. Additional experience in public safety work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24-hours a day and must have a telephone at their place of residence.

3. Employees appointed to this position are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

4. 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.
 
To include:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status. Must be at least 21 years of age. A completed background investigation, Oral interview, Physical and Psychological Evaluation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Approved candidates must possess Maryland Correctional Training Commission correctional officer certification or be eligible for this certification.  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.                

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-764-4348 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information and number of pages). We will not consider information submitted after this date.

If you do not have internet access, please mail application to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: V Stewart
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3362

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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