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CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Electronics Statewide

State of Maryland · Maryland, United States · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Join the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) team and contribute to promoting safety through innovative restorative justice projects while enjoying a fulfilling career with comprehensive benefits. DPSCS is one of Maryland’s largest departments, with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget exceeding $1 billion.

About the Role

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I (Electronics) is responsible for the custody, security, and supervision of adult inmates while performing maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. This entry-level position focuses on the repair and maintenance of electronic systems, training incarcerated individuals in the electronics trade, and maintaining facility custody and security.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain electronic systems within the correctional facility.
  • Supervise and train incarcerated individuals in the electronics trade.
  • Maintain facility custody and security while performing duties.
  • Maintain CCTV systems, including multiplexors, PLC devices, video components, VCRs, televisions, monitors, and accompanying computer hardware and software.
  • Maintain audio equipment such as amplifiers, public address systems, intercoms, nurse call, and paging systems.
  • Perform installation, maintenance, new construction, or repair tasks using hand and power tools.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
  • Two years of electronics experience.
  • U.S. citizenship or Resident Alien status.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Successful completion of a background investigation, oral interview, and physical examination.
  • Must not have felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions within the past five years.
  • Must not have civil drug convictions within the past three years.
  • Must not have convictions or probations for 12-point driving violations within the past five years (e.g., DUI, fleeing/eluding police, driving with a suspended/revoked license).
  • Must meet guidelines for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
  • Must successfully complete the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course during the probationary period.
  • Must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license if assigned duties requiring vehicle operation.
  • Subject to 24-hour call-in and substance abuse testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with installation, maintenance, new construction, or repair tasks.
  • Proficiency in operating hand and power tools.
  • Ability to maintain CCTV and audio systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance at a low cost.
  • Six personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
  • Ten days of annual leave per year.
  • Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
  • Up to sixty days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
  • Twelve paid holidays per year.
  • State pension and supplemental retirement options.
  • Access to the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Location: Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC), 18800 Roxbury Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21746.

Veterans, people with disabilities, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

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