Correctional Specialist I/II (Case Manager), Grade 19/22
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Boyds, MD 20841
Description:
Salary: $71,426.00 - $113,837.00 Annually
Location : 22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00167
Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
Division: COR 42 DS MCCF Case Managers Unit 1
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
Position may be filled at any of the following levels:
Correctional Specialist I: $63,050 - $86,000
Correctional Specialist II: $71,426 - $101,943
THIS IS AN INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION & REHABILITATION EMPLOYEES.
WHO WE ARE
The is responsible for the intake, reception and assessment functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either detained in a pretrial status or serving sentences less than 18 months. In addition to comprehensive facility case management, the Inmate Services section provides a wide range of correctional services and programs to incarcerated individuals including education, workforce development, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral modification programs, reentry and life skills programs, faith-based supports, and library services.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
What You'll Be Doing
Managing a complex pretrial and sentenced population within a correctional facility presents multiple challenges. As a core staff member of Inmate Services, the (CS I/II Case Manager) position provides intake assessments, housing classification, programs, and case management services for an offender population while working within the secure portion of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Montgomery County Detention Center.
Building Success:
Supporting Operations:
In addition to these daily case management functions, the employee will also provide coverage in other case management areas, assist with facility program initiatives and services, and may participate in disciplinary adjustment proceedings. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required for this position as well as effective skills using computer technology in daily responsibilities.
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill one current vacancy and future vacancies within the Inmate Services section of the Detention Services Division (DSD).
This CSI/II Case Manager position reports to one of the CSIV Case Management Supervisors and works closely with other Case Managers and Inmates Services staff as well as Custody and Security and Mental Health staff. The CSI/II Case Manager position works a schedule selected through an annual bid based on seniority - schedules range Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday from 730am-4pm, 8am-430pm, and 830am-530pm with one potential late night of 11:00am-730pm. This position is assigned between the two facilities of Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, Maryland or Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville, Maryland. This position is considered as essential personnel within the Department and required to work onsite during weather related events or general emergencies.
Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.
Candidate must successfully complete the Maryland Correctional Training Academy Entry-Level Program, First Line Supervisor and possess a Certificate of successful completion within 12-months of hire. Must maintain and successfully complete additional State-mandated and Departmental Correctional training as required.
Generally, this position is covered by Employees Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information:
Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html/
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
If filled at Correctional Specialist I: One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling.
If filled at Correctional Specialist II: Two (2) years of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling, one (1) year of which must be equivalent to that of a Correctional Specialist I.
All Levels - Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
All Levels - Equivalency:
Excess education may be substituted for required experience, but excess experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree, as the educational requirement is stipulated by the Maryland State Training Commission.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview preference criteria will be used:
Your resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria and should reference your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question Correctional Specialist I (003249)
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
02
MQ Question Correctional Specialist I (003249)
Do you have One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling?
03
What is your highest level of completed education?
04
Are you currently employed with the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation?
Required Question
Location : 22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00167
Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
Division: COR 42 DS MCCF Case Managers Unit 1
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About the Position
Position may be filled at any of the following levels:
Correctional Specialist I: $63,050 - $86,000
Correctional Specialist II: $71,426 - $101,943
THIS IS AN INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION & REHABILITATION EMPLOYEES.
WHO WE ARE
The is responsible for the intake, reception and assessment functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either detained in a pretrial status or serving sentences less than 18 months. In addition to comprehensive facility case management, the Inmate Services section provides a wide range of correctional services and programs to incarcerated individuals including education, workforce development, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral modification programs, reentry and life skills programs, faith-based supports, and library services.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- An individual who wants to make a difference within a correctional environment to provide services and support to offenders using evidence-based principles
- Who will work effectively with diverse populations, demonstrating an understanding that verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are critical
- Who understand the importance of building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships with partners to deliver targeted services
- You thrive in a fast paced, variable environment with quick responsivity and task ownership
- You value building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships
- You are excited to learn and grow!
What You'll Be Doing
Managing a complex pretrial and sentenced population within a correctional facility presents multiple challenges. As a core staff member of Inmate Services, the (CS I/II Case Manager) position provides intake assessments, housing classification, programs, and case management services for an offender population while working within the secure portion of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Montgomery County Detention Center.
- Conducting intake risk and diagnostic screening assessments, determining eligibility and providing referrals for facility programs and services, determining appropriate classification and housing assignments
- Providing case management services and crisis intervention to a diverse incarcerated individuals population within the facility housing areas
- Facilitating program groups on life skills topics to support offender change in thoughts and behaviors
Building Success:
- Assisting with services to enhance incarcerated individuals engagement
- Working closely with multidisciplinary team members
- Assisting with special projects and facility initiatives to expand services
Supporting Operations:
- Maintaining incarcerated individuals case management records and documentation of services
- Cross training and providing coverage across all case management assignments
- Using digital data systems and performance measures
In addition to these daily case management functions, the employee will also provide coverage in other case management areas, assist with facility program initiatives and services, and may participate in disciplinary adjustment proceedings. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required for this position as well as effective skills using computer technology in daily responsibilities.
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill one current vacancy and future vacancies within the Inmate Services section of the Detention Services Division (DSD).
This CSI/II Case Manager position reports to one of the CSIV Case Management Supervisors and works closely with other Case Managers and Inmates Services staff as well as Custody and Security and Mental Health staff. The CSI/II Case Manager position works a schedule selected through an annual bid based on seniority - schedules range Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday from 730am-4pm, 8am-430pm, and 830am-530pm with one potential late night of 11:00am-730pm. This position is assigned between the two facilities of Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, Maryland or Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville, Maryland. This position is considered as essential personnel within the Department and required to work onsite during weather related events or general emergencies.
Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.
Candidate must successfully complete the Maryland Correctional Training Academy Entry-Level Program, First Line Supervisor and possess a Certificate of successful completion within 12-months of hire. Must maintain and successfully complete additional State-mandated and Departmental Correctional training as required.
Generally, this position is covered by Employees Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information:
Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window, and click on Total Rewards tab to view): https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html/
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
If filled at Correctional Specialist I: One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling.
If filled at Correctional Specialist II: Two (2) years of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling, one (1) year of which must be equivalent to that of a Correctional Specialist I.
All Levels - Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
All Levels - Equivalency:
Excess education may be substituted for required experience, but excess experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree, as the educational requirement is stipulated by the Maryland State Training Commission.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview preference criteria will be used:
- Experience providing case management services and crisis intervention with a criminal justice involved population; include any relevant training that has been obtained.
- Experience identifying and addressing the needs of pretrial and sentenced custodial correctional population to include knowledge of criminal justice system at the state and local levels.
- Experience and/or training in conducting intake interviews, risk/need assessments, and classification assessments including gathering and evaluating relevant criminal history data.
- Experience facilitating group counseling sessions as well as program groups, workshops, and classes; include any relevant training that has been obtained.
- Experience in fluency of the Spanish language.
Your resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria and should reference your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question Correctional Specialist I (003249)
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
02
MQ Question Correctional Specialist I (003249)
Do you have One (1) year of full-time satisfactory experience in community-based corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling?
- Yes
- No
03
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
04
Are you currently employed with the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question