Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-209
This is the official text of Md. Code, Correctional Services § 8-209, part of Maryland’s Code, Correctional Services — governs prisons and the state correctional system.
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§8–209.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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