Deputy- Corrections

Position Summary:

Sworn position maintains order, discipline, custody and control of the inmate population in accordance to the Cecil County Correctional Facility’s rules and regulations. Complies with all established rules and regulations; Direct supervision provided by Deputy Director, Detention Center.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises daily operations and activities of inmates at the correctional facility from assigned post to
  maintain security, order and discipline;
• Monitors conformance to facility rules and regulations;
• Safeguards inmates from violence and from harming themselves or others;
• Documents inmates’ activities and monitor movement through facility;
• Receives, inventories and tracks personal property of all inmates;
• Receives, inventories and distributes cleaning supplies and general toiletries;
• Inspects the condition of dormitories and housing units for security and cleanliness;
• Oversees work assignments of inmates and escort them to/from assignment;
• Conducts routine and special searches of facility, visitors and inmates for contraband;
• Prepares paperwork for booking new inmates and process the court authorized release of inmates;
• Inspects security and safety devices;
• Reports to work as scheduled or directed to include overtime without advance notice;
• Works shift work
• Conducts inmate counts;
• Supervises inmate visitation process to include registering visitors, performing security checks, and monitoring visits;
• Prepares inmate disciplinary reports;
• Performs general cleaning details within security areas.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.;
• No experience required
• Must be 18 yrs old at time of appointment
• Valid Class C driver’s license with no more than 5 violation points: and
• Successful completion of the Correctional Officer Training Course as required by the Maryland Police and
  Correctional Training Commission within one (1) year of appointment; and
• Weapons certification within one (1) year of appointment; and
• CPR/ First Aid certification, within one (1) year of appointment; and
• Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission certification preferred;