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Job Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PRIVATE - 09-003-56-SM
Salary: $36,647.00 - $64,159.00 Annually
Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent/Classified
Location: DOC - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
 

 
 
BI-LINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


The Prince George's County Department of Corrections is currently offering an excellent career opportunity to join our criminal justice team. The position of Correctional Officer Private provides exceptional training and benefits to serious minded applicants considering a profession in the correctional/law enforcement field. The Department is seeking men and women who exhibit characteristics of good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity.

 Examples of Work:
Provides the care, custody and control of inmates in a direct supervision environment; performs necessary functions regarding the intake and release of committed inmates/detainees; provides security for all persons within the institution; controls the flow of visitors throughout the institution; provides counsel and assistance to inmates/detainees; ensures inmates are afforded fair and just treatment.

 Minimum Qualifications:
To submit an application, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen or a resident alien
• High school graduate; or possess a G.E.D.
• 18 years old at time of application
• Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland

 Additional Information:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Shift work including weekends and holidays is required.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

• Written Examination
• Completion and Submission of a Personal History
Statement
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Panel Interview Board
• Conditional Offer of Employment
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examinations -- Complete Physical
• Drug Screen
• Training and Service Agreement
• Final Offer of Employment
• Graduation from the Prince George's County Correctional
Academy

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; poor driving record; felony conviction; illegal drug usage, possession, distribution, sale or purchase; falsification of application or other documents; failure to meet physical standards; inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Department of Corrections.

CLOSING DATE: All completed applications (walk-in, postal mail, and courier mail) MUST be received in the Office of Human Resources Management by 5:00 p.m., on December 31, 2009. Forward completed applications to:

THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, MD 20774
Internet Address: www.princegeorgescountymd.gov

Applications can be obtained at the Office of Human Resources Management
or any branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System
or downloaded from the County’s web site

UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS THAT ARE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace