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Discover Correctional Officer Interview Opportunities
BALTIMORE, MD, - The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is looking for individuals to join our mission – to protect the public, its employees, and the justice-involved individuals it is responsible for. We are hosting a series of recruitment events that provide interview opportunities – from weekly in-person interviews to quarterly hiring events. These events are designed to discover how your skills align with our goals.
View Recruitment Event Interview Opportunities
Secretary Scruggs at MD Police & Correctional Training Commissions (MPTC)
Maryland DPSCS Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs and her team went hands-on with one of our firearms simulators at the MD Police & Correctional Training Commissions, gaining firsthand insight into how the technology works and how it strengthens real-world training.
Congratulations to the graduates of the Master Plan Program at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW)!
These women completed the Master Plan Program, a trauma-informed, evidence-based series of discussion sessions and guided activities designed to help justice-impacted individuals build resilience, understand how systems and personal experiences shape their stories, and plan for a successful reentry into society. The program, created by Chris Wilson, is grounded in his own journey from incarceration to purpose. Through community, goal-setting, and personal development, participants prepare not just for release, but for a meaningful life beyond prison.
Here’s to new beginnings, strength, and the power of planning your future!
Senator Cory McCray Visit to Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI)
We were honored to welcome Senator Cory McCray to Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI), where he shared his book, "The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life", with the incarcerated men. Senator McCray spoke about his personal journey of overcoming adversity, discovering purpose through apprenticeship, and developing leadership, which offered inspiration, real-world wisdom, and hope for new pathways forward.
Thank you, Senator McCray, for engaging with our population and reminding us that education, opportunity, and perseverance can open doors to new possibilities.
Maryland Department of Labor partnerships
DPSCS, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor, proudly hosted a Shark Tank–style entrepreneurship experience at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup (MCIJ). Incarcerated participants had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, building real-world skills in communication, planning, and innovation.
We thank our distinguished judges for sharing their time and expertise:
- Marty Schwartz, Founder & President, Vehicles for Change
- Eric Sevy, Co-founder & CFO, Create U Network
- Janell Johnson, Student Success Specialist, Department of Labor – Correctional Education
This collaborative program reflects our shared commitment to education, workforce development, and preparing individuals for success beyond incarceration.
#Entrepreneurship #WorkforceDevelopment #Reentry #SecondChances
2025 Field Training Center (FTO) of the year
We are proud to recognize Ms. Richia Condrey as the 2025 Field Training Officer (FTO) of the Year for Case Management at DPSCS!
“My purpose is to help others, and seeing their growth is what motivates me to keep going. Winning this award has shown me that my ability to help others is being recognized further than my own position, and I will forever be grateful for it.”
Ms. Condrey’s dedication to mentorship, leadership, and service truly embodies excellence. Thank you for the lasting impact you make every day.
Maryland DPP Expands Partnership With Law Enforcement Agencies!
Click here to see the law enforcement agencies
who have partnered with DPP through signed memorandums of understanding to strengthen public safety through joint home visits.
The MCI-J closure plan is submitted in accordance with Maryland Code, State Government § 8-306 for your decision. This plan outlines the cost savings, detailed plan to execute this closure, and the needed notifications/public hearings required to implement this plan. More Info here.
Click here to download the plan (PDF)
