Job Description
Join Maryland's premier public safety team as a Correctional Officer on our weekend shift. Protect and serve your community while enjoying competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the stability of state employment. This critical role ensures the safety and security of our correctional facilities 24/7. We provide comprehensive training, retirement plans, and health insurance for full-time employees. Work-life balance is prioritized through consistent weekend schedules with no weekday commitments.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive state benefits package
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance for career growth
- Consistent weekend-only schedule
- Paid training and certification
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and maintain facility security protocols
- Conduct regular inspections of living quarters and common areas
- Enforce institutional rules and respond to incidents professionally
- Document all incidents and maintain accurate reports
- Screen visitors and control access points
- Respond to emergencies per departmental procedures
- Participate in team drills and training exercises
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Maryland driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and polygraph examination
- U.S. citizenship or legal resident status
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to work rotating weekends (Sat/Sun)
- Basic computer literacy for report documentation
- Physical fitness to meet correctional standards