What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER position at Worcester County Government?
DEPARTMENT: WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL
JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
COMPENSATION: CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (1 TO 2 YEARS MARYLAND CERTIFIED**)
GRADE 19/STEP 1 $28.30 HOURLY/$58,864 ANNUALLY (DAYSHIFT) TO
GRADE 19 SHIFT/STEP 2- $30.24 HOURLY/$62,899 ANNUALLY (NIGHTSHIFT*)
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (2 TO 4 YEARS MARYLAND CERTIFIED**)
GRADE 19/STEP 5 $30.93 HOURLY/$64,334 ANNUALLY (DAYSHIFT) TO
GRADE 19 SHIFT/STEP 5- $32.31 HOURLY/$67,205 ANNUALLY (NIGHTSHIFT*)
CORPORAL (4 TO 8 YEARS MARYLAND CERTIFIED**)
GRADE 20/STEP 5 $32.31 HOURLY/$67,205 ANNUALLY (DAYSHIFT) TO
GRADE 20 SHIFT/STEP 8- $36.15 HOURLY/$75,192 ANNUALLY (NIGHTSHIFT*)
PAY FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS WITH MORE THAN 8 YEARS OF CERTIFIED EXPERIENCE
MAY BE HIGHER.
*3:45PM– MIDNIGHT OR 11:45PM-8:00AM (NIGHTSHIFT ADDITIONAL SHIFT PAY )
WORK LOCATION: WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, 5022 JOYNER RD. SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863
WORK SCHEDULE: 5 DAYS ON AND 2 DAYS OFF AND THEN 5 DAYS ON AND 3 DAYS OFF
SHIFTS INCLUDE: 7:45AM-4PM, 3:45PM-12AM, 11:45PM-8AM (MUST BE ABLE AND
WILLING TO WORK ALL SHIFTS LISTED)
***MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED
JOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for supervising the incarcerated individual population,
their movements, and following the policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure
Manual to ensure the security, custody, and public safety for the Worcester County Jail. This
individual will report to the Security and Custody Supervisor but will be under the direct leadership of
the Warden.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Safety-sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing. Cannabis is prohibited
- Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice. Subject to mandatory
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points (MD)
- Successfully pass pre-employment background check, including fingerprinting, motor vehicle
- Successfully pass pre-employment physical fitness assessment, physical examination, and
psychological testing
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Follows policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual for the Worcester
- Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
- Provides security and welfare for the incarcerated individuals population
- Prepares required reports in an accurate and timely manner and disseminates to proper
- Observes incarcerated individuals to detect or prevent disturbances
- Escorts incarcerated individuals throughout the Jail
- Processes incarcerated individuals into the Jail, accounting for personal property and issuing Jail
- Patrols assigned areas regularly, checking locks, doors, security lights, etc.
- Ensures the operation of the control center as assigned
- Logs and delivers incoming mail
- Supervises trustees in the delivery of meals to the incarcerated individual population and
- Assists and offers guidance to incarcerated individuals concerning adjustments to the institutions
- Controls contraband in the institution through personnel and incarcerated individuals housing unit
- Regulates visitors in the Jail
- Monitors incarcerated individuals’ recreation
- Helps counsel incarcerated individuals and handles personal problems
- Cross-trains and backs up other staff as needed
- Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
- Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or
appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and
professionalism
- Complies with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
- Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
- Complies with the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations and safety
- Performs other related duties as required by command staff
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD)
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep records and logs; complete written forms; and
- Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
- CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be
certified for up to two (2) years by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission, the
certification must be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a
correctional officer
- PRIVATE FIRST CLASS** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be certified for
certification must be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a
correctional officer
- CORPORAL** – in addition to the above qualifications and skills, must be certified for between four
be active, and must possess the equivalent amount of experience as a correctional officer
KNOWN HAZARDS:
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant
(<75% of the time)
Frequent Exposure: Standing and walking for long periods. Exposure to incarcerated individuals
with physical, mental, and emotional limitations, including contagious diseases and loss of control of
bodily functions. Occasional: Sitting, running, bending, kneeling, stretching, and reaching. Rare: A
high level of physical exertion is required to lift or restrain incarcerated individuals. Other: A generally
hostile environment is created by incarcerated individuals using obscene language, gestures, and
behavior. Officers are required to perform body searches of prisoners, including unclothed searches.
Worcester County Government Benefits Information
Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To
learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at
Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf.
Paid Time Off
Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment
starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick,
and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years.
Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Full
time employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.
Medical Benefits
Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and
AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our on-line
Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.
Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on
the first day of the month following six months of employment.
Retirement
All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State
Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirement
system. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax
and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions
up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.
Part Time Employees
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of
the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours
worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.
Extras for All Employees
All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no
cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone
consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit
union membership.
For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf or call
Human Resources at 410-632-0090.
Salary : $1,500 - $75,192