CORRECTIONAL RECREATION OFFICER I - #25-004087-0001

Overview

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

GRADE

CORR 0003

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Correctional Institution 13800 McMullen Highway, S.W. Cumberland, MD 21502

Position Duties

• A Correctional Recreation Officer I is the entry-level of work providing recreational activities for adult incarcerated persons confined in a correctional facility.
• This work involves the custody, security and supervision of incarcerated persons participating in recreational programs.
• Supervise incarcerated persons to maintain security which may require use of physical intervention; Controls movement of incarcerated persons during recreation periods which would total approximately 400-500 inmates each period.
• Supervision and management of inmate detail for sanitation of gym and courtyard, getting out and collecting athletic equipment and setting up courtyard activities.
• Development and scheduling an intramural program of sporting activities within the institution for general population inmates and special needs inmates.
• Coordination of recreation schedule with other departments.
• Searches of inmates; Be familiar with and use of security equipment; Conduct security rounds; Inventory and inspection of security equipment, tools and equipment.
• Responsible for managing a budget including the ordering of exercise equipment, table games, board games and the repair of existing equipment, including pool tables, gym equipment, etc. for entire institution.
• Responding to and / or reporting unusual or irregular incidents to supervisory writing matters of record as necessary.
• Verbally counsel inmates and initiate progressive discipline.
• Breaking up fights between incarcerated persons which includes chasing, tackling and / or subduing fleeing prisoners, or dragging immobile persons. This may involve using hands or feet in self-defense or discharging chemical agents.
• Administers basic first responder first aid as necessary including cardiopulmonary and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
• Comply with assigned post orders and specific institutional directives relevant to assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Four years of experience in organizing recreational activities. Notes : 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in physical education or recreation from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from Maryland Correctional Entrance Level Training Program. Experience coordinating organized recreational activities. Three (3) years of experience working in a facility with incarcerated individuals.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Selection Process

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Further Instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. Linda Franklin-Barber lindag.franklin@maryland.gov 443-691-6628. If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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