Correctional Officer

LOCATION: Queen Anne's County, Maryland SHIFT: 4:00PM-12:00AM OR 12:00AM-8:00AM JOB SUMMARY The salary for this position is the minimum of the range. For MPCTC certified Correctional Officers, starting salary may be up to $56,009 (with proof of valid certification, depending on candidate's years of experience and based on approval). This position is primarily responsible for maintaining security within the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service. Makes appropriate record entries for new incarcerated individuals in the “booking process”. Makes security checks. Verifies inmate population count. Transports incarcerated individuals for various official purposes. Distributes supplies to incarcerated individuals. Maintains logs and records associated with inmate security and rights. Controls visitors for incarcerated individuals. Search of incarcerated individuals. Operates the security control center. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities; skill in written and verbal communication; knowledge of computer applications to successfully complete data entry and word processing tasks; ability to correctly use grammar, spelling and punctuation; ability to understand and follow clear work instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment to position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) acceptable by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission for certification as a Correctional Officer. <br style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-ali