CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PRIVATE

Salary : $56,513.00 Annually

Location : DOC - Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Job Number : CO1-2026-1

Department : Department of Corrections

Opening Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

SIGN-ON BONUS $10,000!

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!

The Prince George's County Department of Corrections is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple full-time Correctional Officer Private positions, Grade D-21, for its January 2025 Correctional Officer Entrance Level Training Academy. This is a rewarding entry-level position and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

About the Position :

As an essential worker, Correctional Officers provide quality inmate care in a secure environment while positively impacting their community. As an integral part of the criminal justice system, Correctional Officers maintain security, safety, and control at the County facility. Correctional Officers must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, apply interpersonal skills and techniques to direct inmates, exercise good judgment in controlling inmates, and act calmly and decisively in stressful and emergency situations.

About the Agency :

The Department of Corrections is an adult correctional center with a direct supervision design operating under the unit management concept. We have 18 Housing Units, and the daily inmate population is 1,039. We offer alternative incarceration programs for eligible offenders as well as provide educational services and programming to incarcerated individuals.

Examples of Work

• Provide care, custody, and control of inmates in a direct supervision environment.
• Conduct regular head counts of inmates on assigned posts.
• Monitor inmate behavior and report unusual activity to ensure safety and security.
• Assist other Correctional Officers in the management of inmates.
• Conduct regular searches of inmate areas such as cells, recreation rooms, and showers for contraband.
• Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security.
• Perform CPR and / or first aid when necessary.
• Investigate and respond to emergencies within the Department of Corrections.
• Prepare routine reports and records electronically.
• Maintain the inventory of various security equipment.
• Provide counsel and assistance to inmates.
• Ensure inmates are afforded fair and equitable treatment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration.

Qualified applicants must be / have :

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

We anticipate our next academy class will start January 2026; however, candidates may be hired after meeting all background requirements are successfully met. Before applying, serious applicants will :

Additional Information

Job Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Please do not use a mobile device, such as a phone, to complete this application. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

Selection Process : To be considered for this position, applicants must successfully complete all of the following phases :

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following :

Notifications

Notifications for this position will be made via email. Applicants must monitor the e-mail account provided and update their online profile with any changes to personal information.

Applicants must ensure your e-mail account allows emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".

Signing bonus payout timeline :

1st

$3,000

1st month of hire

2nd

$3,000

Graduation from DOC CELT Academy

3rd

$4,000

After 24 months of employment

For more information on working for the Prince George's County Department of Corrections, please visit

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

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

General Plan Information :

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

Critical Illness

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01

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

02

Are you an Experienced Correctional Officer (ECO) that is currently certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) and have completed at least 1 year as a full-time Correctional Officer in the State of Maryland?

03

If you meet the definition above as an ECO, please provide your MPCTC Certificate No. and Expiration Date. If you are not an ECO, please type, "N / A".

04

What is your current age?

05

(MQ8) Which best describes your HIGHEST level of education?You must have at least a High School diploma or GED in order to apply.

06

Are you a United States citizen and will you be able to submit proof of citizenship when requested as a condition of employment?

07

If you answered NO to the previous question, are you a United States Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) and will you be able to submit proof of legal residency when requested as a condition of employment?

08

(MQ11) If hired, I am : (A) willing and able to work any shift I am assigned on any day of the week, including holidays and weekends. (B) I understand that I am an essential government employee and will always report to work on time regardless of weather or other circumstances.

09

I am willing to undergo a comprehensive preemployment and background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, criminal and education history, reference checks, review of driving record, credit and finances, military service, polygraph, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and drug testing.

10

Do you have a valid United States issued motor vehicle driver's license and at least 6 months of post license driving experience?

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I have verified that ALL of the information that I have provided within this application is complete, honest and accurate, and I have CAREFULLY read and completely understand the position announcement.

12

I understand that I may be temporarily or permanently disqualified based on the information that I have provided, or that I will provide from additional requests for information related to required preemployment checks.

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THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL POSITION. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee?

Required Question