• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System 

• Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

• Supervise and direct inmate workers on all food service equipment, food handling, safety and sanitation, inventory control, food preparation and recipe reading
• Prepare and serve meals according to established scheduled and in accordance with current policies and procedures
• Ensure meals are served in a complete and timely manner; maintain safe and sanitary environment in accordance with the Health Department
• Provide special and religious diets as directed by the Dietary Manager
• Oversee inmate workers assigned to the laundry area
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, provide various food related programs to the inmate population and staff
• Maintain direct supervision, security and control over inmate population; enforce facility rules, regulations and disciplinary standards
• As needed, submit written reports of violations or irregularities to supervisory staff
• Maintain a system of regular and on-going counts of the inmate population; participate in routine searches and cell shakedowns to control contraband
• Conduct frequent security checks to ensure the safety and security of the inmate population as well as the overall condition of the facility
• Observe inmate activity and behavior patterns to detect and prevent disturbances, escape attempts and security violations
• Assist in physically controlling dangerous situations
• Escort inmates to and from in-house activities and remain present to enforce safety and security
• Process incarcerants into the facility according to standard procedures; prepare records of personal items and maintain responsibility for inmate property control
• Distribute sanitation supplies, deliver mail, and issue bedding and clothing to inmate population
• Communicate with the public on matters of visiting hours, inmate phone call periods, authorized articles for inmates and other inmate related information
• Communicate with attorneys, bondsmen, law enforcement agencies and the courts as necessary
• Operate radio equipment, electric security doors, monitor cameras and life safety systems; control access to restricted areas by security keys
• Perform other related duties as required

• Minimum age 18 years
• U.S.A. citizenship
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Eligibility for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) as a Correctional Officer and/or possession of this certification within 1 year of employment (current certification must be maintained)

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to maintain training requirements of FCSO and MPCTC
• Ability to drive a box truck for food delivery
• Ability to learn and effectively apply appropriate skills and techniques to supervise inmates and enforce facility rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation
• Accurate math and clerical skills including the ability to effectively work with quantities and measures
• Ability to respond quickly, calmly and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment in independent actions and referrals to higher authority
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmate population, co-workers and the general public, while maintaining professional attitude, appearance and manner of performance
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to read, write and follow spoken and written instructions; to prepare and maintain clear, concise reports and records; and to provide clear direction and training to assigned workers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to spontaneous physical demands of corrections duties (e.g. restraint and control of prisoners, searches, foot pursuit, etc.), with ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standards
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, reach and perform repetitive motions; frequently sit, climb, stoop, lift up to 20 pounds and drive; occasionally lift between 20-50 pounds and push up to 40 pounds; and rarely crawl, lift over 50 pounds, push over 40 pounds and pull over 40 pounds
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors in a noisy environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases; frequently work outdoors, walking on uneven ground and wear protective equipment; and rarely work in a dirty and dusty environment

• Available for 24-hour call-in, shift work, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime
• This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
• A Correctional Officer becomes eligible for upgrade to Correctional Officer First Class upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period
• Secondary employment will not be approved for FCSO personnel who have not successfully completed their probationary period
• During academy, Correctional Officers are eligible to earn college credits from Frederick Community College
• Candidates who must attend entrance-level academy or attend a comparative compliance school must enter into a 36-month reimbursement agreement
• Candidates who were previously rejected may reapply for consideration, however those declined for reasons that assure another rejection will not be reconsidered
• Completion of the examination/selection process can take 6-12 weeks. Candidates found eligible, but not immediately selected, may be contacted for subsequent placement within one year

EXAMINATION PROCESS may include (candidate must successfully complete each step to proceed to the next):
1) An evaluation of training and experience2) A written examination (waived if currently MPCTC certified)3) Physical agility testing4) An oral examination administered before a panel5) One or more personal interviews6) A pre-employment polygraph test (inquires include criminal, credit, drug use and personal history)7) A pre-employment physical examination and drug test, to include testing for marijuana8) A pre-employment psychological examination (written and oral)