CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MAJOR (DPSCS K-9 Unit)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

CORR 0009\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this job is to function as the senior\r\nDepartment of Public Safety and Correctional Services employee assigned to the\r\nDPSCS K9 Unit. This position has command responsibilities designed to provide\r\nunit continuity and direction under the authority of the Deputy Secretary of\r\nCorrection.\r\n�\r\n�� Leadership�Responsibilities:\r\nResponsible\r\nfor�overall management and�direction of�the�Unit.�Develop K-9 Unit policy, interdiction\r\nstrategy.�Plan�and coordinate response to�critical events�or�problems.�In�this\r\ncapacity, guidance and�direction\r\nis provided to�regional K-9�supervisors and�handlers in�the interest�of�the�DPSCS.�Develops and reviews�the�K-9\r\nUnit budget.�Develops program\r\nfor accountability�and�physical security�of�CDS.�Reviews�and�approves�staffing�plans.�Review�and approves K-9�training�program, ensures compliance with�Correctional Training Commission regulations.�Ensures�all�K-9�handlers�administrative�requirements,\r\nprogressive�and�disciplinary counseling and\r\nevaluations are�met. Ensures\r\nstaff�payroll, personnel working\r\nfiles,�and�leave records are�maintained.�Review,�process\r\nand prepare responses to unit correspondence�in\r\naccordance with�Division\r\nguidelines.�Acts a�direct liaison coordinating K-9�activities with allied�agencies and�institutional managers or�wardens.\r\nReviews all�injury reports,\r\ninvestigates when�necessary,\r\nensures corrective action�is�taken.�Coordinates with�DOC\r\nRisk�Management Team Leader with\r\nstatus of employees injured.\r\n\r\n\r\n�� Supervisory�Responsibilities:\r\nReviews�administrative�and�interdiction�reports�completed�by�handlers�and�regional�supervisors.�This review�is to�ensure accuracy, completeness and�compliance with policy.�Report\r\nto Headquarters�and act in�a�staff�capacity�directing and coordinating K9�operations statewide.\r\nDirectly\r\nsupervises Assistant K-9 Commander and through him/her the�remaining K-9 supervisors,�to�ensure�compliance�with�deployment,\r\ntraining,�and�health�care�standards�for�the\r\nunit.�Reviews performance\r\nevaluations on�Op's Lt./�CRT�Commander\r\nand�the�K-9 trainer.\r\nConducts�the�performance�evaluation�on�the�Assistant�Commander.�Controls�and�monitors\r\novertime usage.\r\n\r\n\r\n�� Special�Assignments:\r\nActs�in�advisory�capacity�during�institutional\r\nevents�requiring�an�EOC.�Respond�to�request�for service with allied agencies.�Provides detailed reports and draft�agency�policy as�requested.\r\nMust�be�on�24-hour�availability.�Testify�in�criminal\r\nand�civil�court. Testify�before\r\nlegislative�bodies.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.\r\nExperience: Two years of experience supervising the work of Correctional Officer Supervisors in the custody and security of adult inmates. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute 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. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute equivalent State experience in other classifications within the correctional field which involve daily contact with and custody of inmates for the required experience. Qualifying experience must be in a classification where the salary is comparable to Correctional Officer Captain. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional classifications or correctional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work equivalent to a Correctional Officer Captain on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are eligible within the K9 unit.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

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 a correctional officer during their probationary period, (Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following: \r\nU.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status \r\nMust be at least 21 years of age \r\nA completed background investigation \r\nOral interview \r\nPhysical examination. \r\n2. Employees in this classification hired or reinstated on or after July 1, 2016 shall successfully complete the Entrance Level Firearms Training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission (Code of Maryland 12.10.04.04 and 12.10.04.05) and demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.\r\n3. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

EXAMINATION 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 the above closing date. All persons who meet the minimum and selective qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

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.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n��Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n��Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n��Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n��Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a� child�\r\n��Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n��Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended.�However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to the assigned analyst. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.\r\nIf 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�oluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department�of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at�410-585-3999.\r\nOluwakemi Oyesile\r\noluwakemi.oyesile@maryland.gov\r\nIf 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.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n