CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electrical

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent is responsible under general supervision for the repair work, training and supervision of inmates in the electrical trade at a State Correctional Facility.

Incumbent may perform more complex or security sensitive maintenance and repair task from time to time and may work out of his assigned trade when needed.

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Maintenance Officer-I Electrical is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in correctional institutions.

Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Supervisor.

Employees are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts

Position duties include :

Inmate supervision including : maintaining control and discipline among inmate workers; conducting searches for contraband items;

administering verbal or written disciplinary actions enforcing safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations.

• Assigning installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates performing at various levels of proficiency in the trade.
• Training and instructing inmates regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Inspecting and approving / disapproving all work performed by inmates for adherence to quality standards.
• Estimating time, materials and supplies to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
• Ordering materials and supplies, keeping records and inventory of materials and tools.
• Personally preform certain installation, maintenance or repair takes on electrical infrastructure.
• Planning and implementing procedures.
• Operating hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintaining record of time.
• Escorting third party vendors and inspecting completed work assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience : Two years of electrical experience.

Notes :

1. The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209, Annotated Code of Maryland.

2. Candidates may substitute 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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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 prior to permanent appointment.

2. Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver’s license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of inmates or supplies.

3. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Selection standards for Correctional Officer certification are established by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following :

Citizenship or Resident Alien status

Must be at least 21 years of age

A completed background investigation

Oral interview

Physical examination.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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 and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.