Correctional Officer
Correctional Officer
Baltimore County Department of Corrections - Towson, Maryland
Feb 26, 2020
- Application Deadline:
- Feb 28, 2022
Salary Information
- Entry Level:
- $$43782 annual
- Top Pay:
- $$68671 (at 30 years) annual
Job Description
Under general supervision, the correctional officer provides for the care and custody of inmates, maintains security and order on and off the property of the Baltimore County Department of Corrections.
Officers assist in the receiving or discharging of inmates. They assure that inmates and areas of the facility are searched. They monitor inmate activities, patrol on foot, and make periodic inspections of conditions. They enforce rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates.
Correctional officers maintain discipline and use appropriate self-defense tactics when necessary. Correctional officers prepare written reports, operate radios, and respond to emergency situations.
Additional Information
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance
Paid Leave - Annual, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Military
25 year Retirement
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Uniform Cleaning Allowance
Overtime/shift differential (financial compensation)
Job Requirements
- Age: 18
- Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Experience: No experience required. All training is provided.
US Citizen or Resident Alien
No felony convictions
Medical Examination
Employment Background Investigation, including polygraph
During first year of employment, must successfully complete the Correctional Entrance Level Training Academy
Contact Informaton
Whitney Evans