Event Details:

Representatives of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) will be at Wor-Wic Community College, Fulton Owen Hall, located at 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804, in room 103 on the following dates.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4pm-7pm

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4pm-7pm

Saturday, April 20, 2024 10am-3pm

At this event, you will be able to APPLY for any open position. Correctional Officer positions will be able to APPLY and INTERVIEW.

You are encouraged to complete an application prior to your arrival (link below). https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=24&R2=004080&R3=0001

The minimum qualifications for this position include a High School Diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age (able to apply at 20 years and 6 months); US Citizenship or Resident Alien Status; and complete background requirements. _ No experience required.

Salary: From $51,563 per year

Sign On & Regional Bonus: Up to $7,500

HIRING INCENTIVES:

Newly hired Correctional Officers will receive a $5,000 incentive – $2,000 after successfully completing their training at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Academy and $3,000 after successfully completing their probationary period. A regional hiring bonus of $2,500 is available for applicants who select the Eastern Shore, Hagerstown, or Cumberland facilities.

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.

• 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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & POSSIBILITIES:

• Canine Unit (K9)
• Special Operations Group (SOG)
• Tactical Unit
• Intelligence Unit
• Home Detention Unit
• CO Environmental Officer
• Commitment Unit
• Academy Instructor
• In-Service Instructor
• Range Instructor
• Transportation Instructor
• Contraband Interdiction Team (CIT)
• Additional career opportunities throughout DPSCS (Finance, HR, IT, Parole & Probation, Case Management etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,563.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person