Correctional Officer | Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation

Correctional Officer, Grade C3
Location: Rockville, MD, US
Organization Name: Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
Closing Date: January 27, 2023

Same Day On-Site Entry Level Exam and Interviews for Qualified Applicants, will be held on February 13 & 28, 2023. Exam opportunities are limited on February 13th; times will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.

About the Department:
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 inmates covering substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, cognitive behavioral modification programs, education, life skills, and workforce development.

A Correctional Officer is responsible for providing security, custody, care, order and discipline for a segment of the inmate population.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working in direct supervision posts within inmate 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 inmate 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 inmates, 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, Workcrew and more.

A Correctional Officer candidate should be able to:

• Acquire knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to those posts and basic principles to working within a correctional environment with direct supervision of inmates.
• Exercise good judgement in controlling offenders individually and in groups.
• Prepare brief written reports summarizing facts related to inmate actions.
• Deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
• Work during a period of general emergency, liberal leave or inclement weather as an essential employee.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, an interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

Entry Level Exam and Oral Board (Interview) Information
After applying online, candidate applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those qualified will be contacted to select from one of the two dates to take the computer-based entry level examination and be interviewed. Exam dates are scheduled for February 13 and February 28, 2023, with limited spots available on February 13th. Exam times will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Those who pass the examination process will be extended a contingent job offer by telephone within 3-5 business days after the exam date. The 3-5 business days allows for the scoring of the two components before candidates can move forward in the employment process. Coordination of the Background Interview will be done at the time of the contingent job offer.

Applicants must bring a current, up-to-date photo identification with them on the exam day in order to participate in the entry level examination and interview process.