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Maryland State Agency Job Announcement
Skilled and Professional Services
Please mail your completed State application to:
OPSB Recruitment & Examination Division, Room 501
301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Or, To Complete an Application On Line: Go to the DBM Application System
Announcement Number - 08-4084-001
If you are completing your application on paper, place both the title and announcement number on your application.
THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES.
SALARY: $43,725 - $69,999
CLOSING DATE: OPEN AND CONTINUOUS
POSITION DUTIES: A Correctional Officer Captain is one of three levels of managerial work involving the custody, security and control of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission Regulation,
AND
Two years of experience supervising the work of correctional officers in the custody and security of adult inmates.
NOTES:
1. The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Article 41, Section 4-301.
2. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty (60) 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.
3. 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 (Article 41, Section 4-301). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Core of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:
* U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* A completed background investigation
* Oral interview
* Physical examination
4. Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms, and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
5. Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, must have a telephone at their place of residence.
6. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
7. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties requiring 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.
8. Employees in this classification may be required to operate large vans for transportation of inmates. Employees assigned these duties will be required to acquire a Class C Maryland driver’s license.
EXAMINATION: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list for this classification. Appointing authorities will use the list for promotional appointments. The list will be established for an initial period of three years and may be extended.
TO APPLY: Applications will be evaluated based on the materials submitted in relation to the above position responsibilities and requirements. Therefore, it is important to provide complete and accurate information. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying, as well as the announcement number, on your State application (MS 100).
Issued: 01/2008/4084/bam
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
Applications: Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at: www.dbm.maryland.gov; by writing to DBM, OPSB, Recruitment & Examination Division, 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201; by visiting 300 W. Preston Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland; or by calling 410-767-4850, toll-free: 1-800-705-3493; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-735-2258. Your application is part of the examination process. Answer each question fully and clearly. Photocopies are acceptable provided there is an original signature and copied on standard paper (8 ½" x 11"). A receipt will be mailed if a self-addressed stamped envelope is attached.
Qualifications: You must possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job- Verification will be completed by the appointing authority. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process. Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of an examination. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. You must include on your application the time you spent in such activity. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
Eligibility: Applicants will be notified when and where to appear for written, oral or demonstration examinations. Some examinations may consist of an evaluation of relevant training and experience. If further information is needed, notice will be sent to the candidate. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the classification for which they apply, will not receive a ranking and their name will not appear on the eligible list.
Physical Examination: Eligible candidates may be required to pass a job-related physical examination. BENEFITS OFFERED TO MARYLAND STATE EMPLOYEES:
Medical/Health Insurance Plans:
PPO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
- MLH-Eagle (MAMSI)
POS Plans
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield MPOS
- M.D. IPA Preferred
- Aetna QPOS
HMO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Blue Choice
- Optimum Choice (MAMSI)
- Kaiser Permanente
Prescription Plan
Dental Plans:
- United Concordia DPPO
- United Concordia DHMO
- Dental Benefit Providers DHMO
Term Life Insurance Plan
Personal Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
Long Term Care Plan
Each medical plan includes vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Health Care Spending Accounts
- Daycare Spending Accounts
State Retirement and Pension System
- Employees are vested in the pension system after five years of employment
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans:
- 457
- 403(b)
- 401(k)
- 401(a) match plan
SECU Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Savings Bonds
Maryland Prepaid College Savings Plans
Paid Holidays: 11-12 per year
Annual Leave
- Up to five years of experience, 10 days earned per year
- Five to 10 years of experience, 15 days earned per year
- 10-20 years of experience, 20 days earned per year
- 20+ years of experience, 25 earned per year
- Employees may carry over up to 10 weeks of annual leave per year
Personal Leave: Six days per year
Sick Leave: 15 days per year, unlimited accruement
Compensatory Leave
Military Leave
Leave Bank and Employee-to-Employee Leave Donations
Employee Assistance Program
Flextime and Teleworking opportunities for some positions
* Please note that the benefit information provided pertains to full-time, permanent employees. All benefits apply to part-time employees who work at least 50%, although leave is prorated based on number of hours worked. Contractual employees may enjoy some of these benefits.
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