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MCE Officer Trainee - Textiles Manufacturing

Recruitment #19-005281-0004

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GRADE

CORR 0004 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Jessup, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

This position is responsible for training and supervising an adult inmate workforce in the production and manufacturing of textile products.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintains control and discipline among the inmate workers by enforcing safety, sanitary and security regulations; 
  • Provides on-the-job training in relation to the use of sewing equipment and industrial machinery; 
  • Keeps continual count of inmates; 
  • Enforces rules of conduct and security and labor standards by issuing verbal admonishments for minor infractions and making reports of significant violations or irregularities to superiors; 
  • Remains alert at all times in order to assist in preventing any acts of sabotage or breaches of security; 
  • Plans and coordinates production operations; 
  • Prepares material estimates, production records and other written reports concerning shop operations; 
  • Provides training in work functions of a specific shop and explains the purpose and use of tools, equipment and materials to inmates; 
  • Keeps records of materials and supplies used; 
  • Evaluates the work progress of inmates; 
  • Inspects completed work and work in progress for adherence to job orders and production standards;
  • Supervises the maintenance of shop areas, tools and equipment; 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in textiles/apparel manufacturing, sewing, upholstery, production line assembly, or a related field.

Notes:

1. Specific educational requirements and other selection standards are set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and are listed in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in the operations of Textile Production and/or garment construction in the Apparel Industry
  • Experience in commercial embroidery services
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, to include Microsoft Word and Excel

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. These selection criteria 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

A completed background investigation

Oral interview

Physical examination.

2. 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.

SELECTION 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 this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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