The Corrections Division has a dual mission: to operate the recently expanded and renovated St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center (Incarceration) and to manage the Community Corrections Center (Alternatives to Incarceration). The dedicated professionals in the Corrections Division collaborate with community partners to serve St. Mary’s County in various capacities. A local correctional facility functions like a small city, providing care, custody, and control, along with services such as food, medical and behavioral health care, mental health services, education, rehabilitative programs, offender re-entry support, and medication-assisted treatment.
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Corrections Officers
Starting Salary $56,700.80
Sign on bonus $10,500
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The Corrections Division of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to maintaining public safety and reducing crime through secure confinement, rehabilitation, and community-based correctional programs.
Our Facilities
The division oversees two key operations:
- St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center – A recently expanded and renovated correctional facility providing 24-hour care, custody, and rehabilitative services.
- Community Corrections Center – Focused on Alternatives to Incarceration, including Pre-Trial Supervision, Day Reporting, and Inpatient Treatment Programs.
Commitment to Safety & Rehabilitation
Our corrections professionals work closely with community partners to offer essential services such as:
- Medical & Behavioral Health Care (including mental health and substance use treatment)
- Education & Vocational Training
- Rehabilitative & Re-Entry Programs
- Electronic Monitoring & Drug Testing for Community Offenders
We uphold County, State, and Federal laws while ensuring the fair and humane treatment of all individuals in our care.
Health-Equity & Community Impact
In response to evolving needs, our mission now includes a health-equity approach, focusing on:
- Expanding mental health & substance use treatment services
- Bridging gaps in healthcare, education, and essential life skills
- Ensuring continuity of care from incarceration to community re-entry
Our dedicated team is committed to positive, life-changing impacts—helping individuals rebuild their lives and become productive members of society.