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CORRECTIONAL SUPPLY OFFICER III

Recruitment #18-004093-0001

Introduction

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) facilities as they occur. Candidates interested in future vacancies at other facilities or locations should apply at this time. Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

 

IT IS IMPORTANT TO INDICATE EACH MARYLAND COUNTY THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION.

 

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Several positions are located throughout the State of Maryland. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

When completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.

Main Purpose of Job

Leads Correctional Supply Officers in maintaining stocks of supplies and materials required for operation of a correctional institution; including the ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for inventory items as well as training and supervising inmates in the performance of such activities.

POSITION DUTIES

Leads Correctional Supply Officers in ordering, receiving, storing, issuing and maintaining records to account for a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment used in the institutions operations, which typically include:

  • Providing guidance in commissary procedures
  • Receiving incoming materials, inspecting for quality and quantity of items received
  • Proper storing of inventory items
  • Issuing supplies and materials to authorized persons
  • Preparing records of requisitions, orders and goods received and issued
  • Contacting vendors to obtain bids, resolve questions or coordinate orders and deliveries
  • Provides guidance, instruction and training to lower level Correctional Supply Officers

Trains and supervises inmates assigned to warehouse operations, which typically include:

  • Observing behavior of inmates and assessing inmate job performance
  • Monitoring security conditions
  • Enforcing safety, sanitary and custody rules
  • Reviewing completed inmate work tasks for quality and accuracy
  • Responding to emergencies when necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of experience involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmate workers in storekeeping or warehousing operations at a correctional facility.

Note:

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8 209.

2. 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of inmates or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license.

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 institutional support staff during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for institutional support staff training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:

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

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

Recruitment Number 18-004093-0001

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585- 3563

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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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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