2013 Maryland Code
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
§ 8-209 - Probationary appointment of correctional officers


MD Correc Svs Code § 8-209 (2013) What's This?

§8-209.

(a) An individual may not be given or accept a probationary or permanent appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator unless the individual satisfactorily meets minimum qualifications established by the Commission.

(b) A probationary appointment as a correctional officer, correctional supervisor, or correctional administrator may be made for no more than 1 year for the purpose of enabling the individual seeking permanent appointment to take a training course prescribed by the Commission.

(c) A probationary appointee is entitled to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the training program.

(d) The Commission shall establish the minimum qualifications for probationary or permanent appointment as a Department of Juvenile Services employee.

§ 8-209 - 1. Revocation and reinstatement of certification

(a) Revocation. -- The Commission may revoke the certification of a correctional officer in conjunction with disciplinary action taken under Title 11 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b) Reinstatement. -- If the Office of Administrative Hearings rescinds or modifies a disciplinary action against a correctional officer under Title 11 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the Office of Administrative Hearings may reinstate the correctional officer's certification with no further examination or condition.

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