CORRECTIONAL SECURITY CHIEF (Statewide) - #26-004086-0006

If you are looking foran exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitivesalary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply tojoin the DPSCS team today!

The Department ofPublic Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidatesto fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largestdepartments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increasedsecurity at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorativejustice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society uponrelease.

As a member of theDPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide rangeof benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation,sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirementoptions, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This is a Management Services Position.

The incumbent works at the pleasure of the AppointingAuthority.

Washington County

18701 Roxbury Road

Hagerstown, MD 21746

The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacanciesstatewide. When completing the application, please select all locations inwhich you are willing to work.

A CorrectionalSecurity Chief is the highest of three levels of managerial work involving thecustody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctionalfacility. Correctional Security Chief has complete responsibility for securityat institutions with an authorized correctional staff so large as to requirethree Correctional Officer Majors to effectively manage that staff. Employeesin this classification manage the work of correctional officers on three shiftsthrough the supervision of Correctional Officer Majors.

Supervise uniformedcorrectional staff as measured by a review of completed annual efficiencyratings, institutional training records and other documents verifying compliancewith human resource requirements.

Maintain the custodyof inmates and the security of the institution as measured by a review ofcompliance audit reports, serious incident reports and other documentsreflecting the overall soundness of institutional security.

Make recommendationsconcerning security enhancements, expenditures as measured by a review of thebudget and modifications made to meet immediate and long term security needs.

Ensure thatinvestigations are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Review all use offorce incidents and make recommendations.

Create and ensure thatemergency plans are clear, concise and current.

Review and makerecommendations concerning institutional post orders, policies and procedures.

Manage and makerecommendations to the Warden concerning staffing and overtime.

Plan and schedule postassignments as measured by a review of post orders, staffing analysis reports,overtime reports and other documents depicting institutional staffingactivities.

Carry out the dutiesof the Warden/Assistant Warden in his/her absence as measured by a review ofthe institution's continuity in functioning during the period of absence.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to beconsidered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please readall requirements before applying.

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

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

Notes:

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

2. Employees in thisclassification are subject to be on call 24 hours a day and must have atelephone at their place of residence.

3. Employees appointed to thisposition are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code ofMaryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for illegal Use of Drugs.

4. Employees who have notalready done so must meet the selection standards required and successfulcomplete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional TrainingCommission.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and writtenEnglish. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate withdiverse populations, providing services to individuals with different beliefs,behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings.Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any otherlanguage is a plus.

Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified andplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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

As an employee of the State ofMaryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: healthinsurance, 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)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Onlineapplications are highly recommended. However, if you areunable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire,and required documents may be emailed to .... Paperapplication materials must be received in our office by the closingdate for the recruitment. Only additional materials that arerequested will be accepted for this recruitment.
If you are having difficulties with submittingyour online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and ExaminationDivision at ... or ....

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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'sdiversity.