Salary : $80,362.00 - $125,655.00 Annually
Location : 22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
Division: COR 42 DS MCCF Unit 1 Security
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
THIS IS AN INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION & REHABILITATION EMPLOYEES.
The expected salary for this position is: $80,362.
This announcement is for the promotional opportunity of Correctional Supervisor - Sergeant.
What You'll Be Doing
The Promotional Bulletin will be distributed internally to DOCR employees to outline the requirements for promotion and the examination procedure for the rank of Correctional Supervisor - Sergeant.

To participate in the 2027 promotional examinations for this rank, candidates must apply via NEOGOV by the closing date of December 18, 2026. For NEOGOV instructions, see the last page of bulletin.

It is the candidate's responsibility to meet this deadline. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. No paper applications will be accepted.

If you have any questions or problems applying via NEOGOV, contact Andrea Kelly-Walker via a TEAMS call or email OR at 240-777-9985.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible to participate in the 2027 promotional process for Montgomery County Correctional Supervisor - Sergeant, prospective candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Experience: A candidate must currently be a Montgomery County Correctional Officer III - Corporal and have completed two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a Montgomery County Correctional Officer III - Corporal as of the closing date of this promotional bulletin on December 18, 2026.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: None.
License:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Possession of State of Maryland Correctional Officer Certification.
Firearms Certification.
First Aid, CPR, and
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

Medical: To be promoted, a promotional candidate must have successfully completed his/her most recent periodic medical examination. At the recommendation of either the Department Director, or the Employee Medical Examiner, a special promotional medical examination may be required.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

The promotional examinations for the rank of Correctional Supervisor - Sergeant will consist of a written multiple-choice examination and an assessment center. Only those individuals who achieve the announced passing score or better on the written multiple-choice examination will be scheduled for the assessment center.

The passing score of the written examination will be announced no later than the day before the written examination administration. Only those individuals who achieve the announced passing score at or above that score on the written examination will be scheduled for the assessment center. The passing score for participating in the oral exam could be less than 70% but will not be above 70%.

Each candidate will receive a written notice via email to report for the examination process, giving the location, date, and time scheduled. There will be no make-up datefor this examination. No make-up examination will be administered.

Note: 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.
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.

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
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Does this statement apply to you: I am a current employee of Montgomery County Government, Department of Correction and Rehabilitation?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland; a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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As of December 18, 2026 does this statement apply to you: I have completed Two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a Montgomery County Correctional Officer III - Corporal?

• Yes
• No

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Does this statement apply to you: I possess the following: - A valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence. - State of Maryland Correctional Officer Certification- Firearms Certification- First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification?)

• Yes
• No

Required Question