Correctional Officer Hiring Event (9/2/2026)

About the role

Join Frederick County Government staff for an all-inclusive Correctional Officer hiring event on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Applicants will have the opportunity to receive a free physical examination, interview with a team of Correctional Officers, and complete the required written examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct supervision, security and control over inmate population; enforce facility rules, regulations and disciplinary standards
• Submit written reports of violations or irregularities to supervisory staff
• Maintain a system of regular and on-going counts of the inmate population; participate in routine searches and cell shakedowns to control contraband
• Conduct frequent security checks to ensure the safety and security of the inmate population as well as the overall condition of the facility
• Observe inmate activity and behavior patterns to detect and prevent disturbances, escape attempts and security violations
• Absorb dangerous situations; escort inmates to and from in-house activities and remain present to enforce safety and security
• Process incarcerates into the facility according to standard procedures; prepare records of personal items and maintain responsibility for inmate property control
• Distribute sanitation supplies, deliver mail, and issue bedding and clothing to inmate population
• Communicate with the public on matters of visiting hours, inmate phone call periods, authorized articles for inmates and other inmate related information
• Communicate with attorneys, bondsmen, law enforcement agencies and the courts as necessary
• Operate radio equipment, electric security doors, monitor cameras and life safety systems, control access to restricted areas by security keys
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years
• U.S. citizenship
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Eligibility for certification by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) as a Correctional Officer and/or possession of this certification within 1 year of employment (current certification must be maintained)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges; ability to maintain training requirements of FCSO and MPCTC; ability to learn and effectively apply appropriate skills and techniques to supervise inmates and enforce facility rules and regulations; ability to respond quickly, calmly and appropriately in standard duty and emergency situations, demonstrating good judgment in independent actions and referrals to higher authority; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmate population, co-workers and the general public, while maintaining professional attitude, appearance and manner of performance; strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to write clear, complete and concise reports
• Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: Sound physical condition in order to effectively respond to spontaneous physical demands of corrections duties (e.g. restraint and control of prisoners, searches, foot pursuit, etc.), with ability to meet and maintain compliance with FCSO physical fitness standards

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package: 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment, 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover, 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays), Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan