Correctional Officer I/Private, C3

About the Position

Please Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring salary for this position will be $61,765, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and diagnostic functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either in a pre-trial status or serving sentences of up to 18 months. Progressive and comprehensive correctional services and programs are provided to all incarcerated individuals covering substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, cognitive behavioral modification programs, education, life skills, and workforce development.

The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Application, Testing, and Interview Process:

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will have their status changed to "Referred" with in the

application portal and will be invited to test and interview by the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation's Human Resources division.

Detailed information about testing and interviewing will be sent by email using the address included in the applicant's account. Please check your email SPAM folders.

The testing date for this requisition is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice, computer-based exam, an interview, a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a Core I medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen to be considered for employment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A Correctional Officer (Download PDF reader) is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order, and discipline for a segment of the incarcerated individual population.

Salary Chart

New Recruit

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Base Salary

$61,765

$63,688

$65,677

**Based on the current salary matrix. Does not include additional benefits that may include roll call pay, shift, and multilingual differentials.

Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice, computer-based exam, an interview, a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a Core I medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen.

Successful candidates must acquire Correctional Officer certification within the first year of the probationary period from the State of Maryland after attending the academy. Candidates who obtained MPCTC Correctional Officer certification within the last three (3) years will not need to attend the State Academy.

If the successful candidate(s) is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined when the job offer is made. Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history check to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions , , , This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.

This is an Essential Personnel position; the facilities are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please click, or copy and paste the following link:

Competitive Benefits:

A competitive benefits package is provided: Montgomery County Government: Benefits Offered

Correctional Officers may also receive the following:

• Special pay differentials
• Roll call pay.
• Multilingual pay after certification
• Public Safety Retirement Plan (Employees' Retirement System, Group EK)
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) programs

What You'll Be Doing

Correctional Officer (Download PDF reader) duties include but are not limited to:

• Working in direct supervision posts within incarcerated individual housing units with a Field Training Officer and more senior Officers during your first year (work location assignment can be at Rockville or Boyds/Clarksburg).
• Learning on-the-job by receiving substantial training and instruction in the application of basic safety and security policies, procedures, and methods with regard to interaction with and supervision of the incarcerated individual population; use of equipment, application of post instructions, and implementation of general standard operating procedures.
• Enforcing clearly defined institutional rules and procedures by performing tasks such as providing input into the daily log, escorting incarcerated individuals, issuing clothing and bedding, completing routine intake paperwork, conducting perimeter checks of the fence line, etc.
• Reporting activities/situations that are unusual or irregular and those situations where guidance is needed in order to make the appropriate response or take the appropriate action.
• May participate in the processing of arrestees in the Central Processing Unit; as directed and under close supervision, performs such tasks as taking photographs and fingerprints of criminal arrestees, escorting defendants to and from hearings before the District Court Commissioners, and recording hearing and disposition information.
• Opportunities to participate in special assignments that can provide additional experience and career growth after meeting requirements, which include Instructor, Accreditation and Compliance Officer, Emergency Response Team, Field Training Officer, Central Control Team, and more.

A candidate should possess:

• Ability to acquire Correctional Officer certification within the first year of the probationary period from the State of Maryland after attending the academy. Candidates who obtained MPCTC Correctional Officer certification within the last three (3) years will not need to attend the State Academy.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to those posts and basic principles of working within a correctional environment with direct supervision of incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
• Ability to prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to incarcerated individuals' actions.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
• Ability to work during a period of general emergency, liberal leave, or inclement weather as an essential employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of post High School full-time work experience or its equivalent.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: Successful completion of one (1) year or more of college (full-time student status) may be substituted for the one (1) year of post-high school full-time work experience.

LICENSE: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

CITIZENSHIP AND AGE: Individuals appointed to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of appointment and be either a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated, placed on the eligibility list, and may be considered for an interview.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Salary : $63,688 - $65,677