BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is offering new correctional officers $5,000 to join the department.
Secretary Stephen T. Moyer will announce the incentives program on Thursday in the Jail Industries building.
Recruits will receive $2,000 for completing officer training academy, and an additional $3,000 after completing a one-year probationary period.
The department already offers $500 to officers who refer successful candidates.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a shortage of candidates interested in locking up a good deal!
It's a thankless job. Already depressed people need not apply.
ReplyDeleteStill don't make enough to live.
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