CORRECTIONAL SECURITY CHIEF

"Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.

 -  Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

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This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the agency statewide. Please only select locations you are willing to work in.

A Correctional Security Chief is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility. Correctional Security Chief has complete responsibility for security at institutions with an authorized correctional staff so large as to require three Correctional Officer Majors to effectively manage that staff. Employees in this classification manage the work of correctional officers on three shifts through the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors.

• Supervise 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Make recommendations concerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of the budget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.
• Ensure that investigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Review all use of force incidents and make recommendations.
• Create and ensure that emergency plans are clear, concise and current.
• Review and make recommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.
• Manage and make recommendations to the Warden concerning staffing and overtime.
• Plan and schedule post assignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports, overtime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffing activities.
• Carry out the duties of the Warden/Assistant Warden in his/her absence as measured by a review of the institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.

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

Experience: Four years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates.

 

Notes:

1. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for one year of the required experience provided that a minimum of 15 credit hours are in the field of criminal justice or related social sciences.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to be on 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 successful complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission.

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.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Tonya Brown

Tonya.Brown2@Maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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