March 19th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will descend upon Cumberland today with a goal to hire dedicated people for 100 open jobs at the Western Correctional Institution and the neighboring North Branch Correctional Institution. The event, called “Operation Hire”, will be held at the Allegany College of Maryland in the Continuing Education Buiding. Department Secretary Steve Moyer tells WCBC News that in addition to correctional officers, the department will be looking for counselors, electricians, plumbers, dietary workers, social workers, psychologists and medical and dental workers. The event runs from 1o a.m. to 4 p.m.