CORRECTIONAL OFFICER PRIVATE

Correctional Officer Private Position

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.

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 :

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 :

Phase 1 :

Phase 2 :

Phase 3 :

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

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 PGDOC Recruit Prince George's County Department Of Corrections.

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