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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) protects the public,
Department employees, and the detainees and sentenced individuals under our supervision.

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Human Resources Services Division
6776 Reisterstown Road - Suite 208 | Baltimore, MD 21215

410-585-3999 | 1-877-206-9941
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We are committed to preparing returning citizens into society by providing them tools necessary to keep them from their former life of crime. This is evident with the vast array of job skill opportunities, educational programming, psychological and health sessions, and drug treatment while under our supervision. Re-entry calls for a comprehensive systems approach to managing incarcerated individuals returning to the community. Institutions, programs, and staff have to be informed, integrated, empowered, and committed to our approach.

We are an innovative leader in providing needed public safety services to individuals within our custody in safe and secure settings. Throughout Maryland, we work and engage in communities and neighborhoods to which many of the individuals under our supervision will one day return. We work with partner agencies, sharing important intelligence information in order to reduce crime and violence. Previous incarcerated individuals on parole and probation, living in our neighborhoods and working in our local businesses, require supervision and guidance to keep focused on the ultimate goal of overcoming the "revolving door" of the criminal justice system. The community supervision portion of DPSCS ensures these previously incarcerated individuals are meeting goals and objectives by upholding the individual requirements set forth by courts and the Maryland Parole Commission.

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In response to the FY26 Budget, Governor Moore announced a hiring freeze for the Executive Branch of the State of Maryland. As such, the State is temporarily pausing recruitment efforts for most positions.

However, certain classifications -- e.g. in public safety, as well as those included in the Federal Workers Hiring Initiative -- are exempted from the hiring freeze and so are still actively being recruited for. Applications for these roles are encouraged and you may see the complete list of those active recruitments below. Thank you for your continued interest in opportunities with the State of Maryland.

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DPSCS Employment for Veterans. Visit our DPSCS State Jobs

Why We Serve

Why We Serve

Meet Eyerusalem Fitta, one of our own! When COVID changed her college graduation plans she took a leap and joined the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

What started out as a temporary 'good deal' for job security, good pay and benefits turned into a career she loves - one where she's making a real difference every day.

Ready to find your purpose and build a future with us?
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Consider changing your life today. Contact the Public Safety Human Resources Services Division at 410-585-3999 or visit the Maryland State Online Employment Center here.

Administrative/Managerial:

Correctional Services:

Correctional Dietary Officer Trainee Cooking (Somerset, Washington County) - DPSCS-Eastern Correctional Institution - Open / Continuous
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Electrical - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Electronics - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Grounds Supervision (Anne Arundel) - DPSCS-Jessup Correctional Institution - Exp. May 8, 2026
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Maintenance Mechanic - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Plumbing - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Correctional Maintenance Officer I Refrigeration Mechanic - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Correctional Officer I - Statewide (multiple counties) - Open/Continuous
Internal Investigation Detective Sergeant PSCS - (Statewide "REPOST") Allegany, Howard, Washington County, Wicomico - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - NOTE: This recruitment is limited to applicants who currently possess [or have possessed in the past three years] Law Enforcement (Police) Certification from the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions. - Exp. May 29, 2026 2:45 PM
Maintenance Chief III (Carroll) - DPSCS Police and Correctional Training Commissions - Exp. May 31, 2026)
Police Officer II **REPOST** - Baltimore City - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - Exp. May 31, 2026
Volunteer Activities Coordinator III (Somerset) - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - Exp. May 15, 2026

Miscellaneous:

No jobs in this category are available at this time.
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State Contractual Recruitments:

For Current State Employees:

No jobs in this category are available at this time.
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Correctional Maintenance Officer Manager (Statewide) - Baltimore City - DPSCS- Metropolitan Transition Center - NOTE: This position is limited to current permanent employees working for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) only. - Exp. May 6, 2026 8:00 AM
Correctional Maintenance Services Manager (Statewide) - Baltimore City - DPSCS- Metropolitan Transition Center - NOTE: This position is for current Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employees only. - Exp. May 8, 2026
Correctional Officer Captain (DPSCS K-9 Unit) - Statewide - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - NOTE: This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are eligible within the K9 unit. - Exp. May 13, 2026
Correctional Officer Lieutenant (Canine Operations Lieutenant) - Statewide - DPSCS-Canine Operations - NOTE: This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are currently on the eligible list or lateral transfer. - Exp. May 6, 2026 8:00 AM
Correctional Officer Lieutenant (Maryland Correctional Transportation Unit) Baltimore City - DPSCS-Maryland Correctional Transportation Unit - NOTE: This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are current Correctional Officer Lieutenant or eligible for promotion. Exp. May 7, 2026
Correctional Officer Lieutenant (Special Operations Group) Baltimore City - DPSCS-Security Operations - NOTE: This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are currently on the eligible list or lateral transfer. Exp. May 5, 2026
Correctional Officer Major (DPSCS K-9 Unit) - Statewide - DPSCS-Canine Operations - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs - NOTE: This position is limited to current Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services employees who are eligible within the K9 unit. - Exp. May 14, 2026
Deputy Director of Commitment Records (Administrator III Supervisor) - Baltimore County - DPSCS Division of Correction Headquarters - NOTE: This Recruitment is Limited to Current DPSCS Employees Only. - Exp. May 13, 2026
Deputy Director of DPDS Commitment Records (Administrator III Supervisor) - Baltimore City - DPSCS-Central Booking & Intake Facility NOTE: This Recruitment is Limited to Current DPSCS Employees Only. - Exp. May 13, 2026

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Becoming a Correctional Officer

Becoming a correctional officer with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is an honorable profession.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to promote a work environment conducive to fairness free from sexual harassment, intimidation or coercion of any kind.

DPSCS Non-Discrimination

DPSCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

DPSCS Employment for Veterans

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services honors and appreciates the value of the experience you gained while serving our country.

DPSCS Careers

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) protects the public, Department employees, and the detainees and sentenced individuals under our supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you still have questions, particularly about employment opportunities, call the Recruitment & Examination Unit at 410-585-3060 or toll free at 1-877-206-9941.