Southern Maryland News Net
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. — On July 26, 2013, five new Corrections Officers began their careers after graduating from the 48th Corrections Officer entrance level training program, held at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy.
The program requires each Correction Officer to complete and eight week, 320 hour Basic Corrections Academy, which is above the state minimum for all Corrections Officers working in local Correctional Facilities across Maryland.
Captain Michael Merican, Commander of the St. Mary’s County Detention Center congratulated the graduates and conferred their certificates of completion.
Command representatives from the St. Mary’s County Detention Center were on hand and joined family, friends and invited guests of the graduates, honoring their graduation.
Full story: St. Mary’s County Welcomes Five New Corrections Officers