Correctional Captain - Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston.

State of Maine•Charleston, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature in monitoring and overseeing staff on a work-shift or program activity in an adult correctional facility. Work includes scheduling and assigning staff, directing the activities of subordinate personnel, implementing operational procedures, and maintaining records. Oversees and directs subordinate supervisors and line officer personnel on a work shift to respond to unusual or emergency situations quickly and effectively. Investigates resident grievances and complaints, conducts initial investigations, and resolves or recommends resolutions to ensure and maintain institutional order. Supervises and oversees the movement of residents to and from work assignments, recreation activities, meals, etc. to ensure institutional security. Oversees the surveillance of institutional grounds and buildings to monitor and ensure institutional security. Monitors, observes, and inspects resident cell blocks, housing units, and living areas to ensure institutional security, safety, and order. Reviews and evaluates the educational training needs of staff and provides training to ensure a competent workforce. Tabulates and records residents count to ascertain accurate institutional count, ensure all residents are accounted for, and ensure institutional security. Schedules staff and assign and/or authorizes overtime to ensure facility is properly staffed. Direct, observes, and monitors shakedown of living areas and prisoners to prevent the introduction and use of contraband. Evaluates subordinates' performance, examines task outcome against job standards, and discusses evaluation with employees to keep employees informed of progress, provide motivation, fairly and objectively document levels of achievement, recommend approval or denial of merit increase/promotion, recommend discipline (up to and including termination), and ensure maintenance of a competent and effective workforce. Monitors and evaluates current security practices and procedures within area of responsibility and provides recommendations for changes as necessary to provide information and assist in overall institutional security, safety, and order. Coordinates with and participates as a member of the unit management team to ensure facility programs follow accepted security policies and procedures. Implements and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

Requirements

Knowledge of correctional institution rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and unit management principles and practices.
Knowledge of resident motivation and psychology.
Knowledge of problems associated with institutional life.
Knowledge of resident rehabilitation and treatment programs.
Knowledge of methods and objectives of discipline.
Knowledge of institutional recordkeeping and reporting principles, practices, and requirements.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff and residents.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to handle critical and stressful situations.
Ability to observe and evaluate situations and behavior.
Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergencies and dangerous situations.
Ability to model appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals.
Ability to utilize standard desktop computer technology (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, e-mail).
Five (5) years of education, training, and/or experience in correctional institution security and/or resident care and custody programs which includes at least two years of responsible correctional supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees and directs subordinate supervisors and line officer personnel on a work shift to respond to unusual or emergency situations quickly and effectively.
Investigates resident grievances and complaints, conducts initial investigations, and resolves or recommends resolutions to ensure and maintain institutional order.
Supervises and oversees the movement of residents to and from work assignments, recreation activities, meals, etc. to ensure institutional security.
Oversees the surveillance of institutional grounds and buildings to monitor and ensure institutional security.
Monitors, observes, and inspects resident cell blocks, housing units, and living areas to ensure institutional security, safety, and order.
Reviews and evaluates the educational training needs of staff and provides training to ensure a competent workforce.
Tabulates and records residents count to ascertain accurate institutional count, ensure all residents are accounted for, and ensure institutional security.
Schedules staff and assign and/or authorizes overtime to ensure facility is properly staffed.
Directs, observes, and monitors shakedown of living areas and prisoners to prevent the introduction and use of contraband.
Evaluates subordinates' performance, examines task outcome against job standards, and discusses evaluation with employees to keep employees informed of progress, provide motivation, fairly and objectively document levels of achievement, recommend approval or denial of merit increase/promotion, recommend discipline (up to and including termination), and ensure maintenance of a competent and effective workforce.
Monitors and evaluates current security practices and procedures within area of responsibility and provides recommendations for changes as necessary to provide information and assist in overall institutional security, safety, and order.
Coordinates with and participates as a member of the unit management team to ensure facility programs follow accepted security policies and procedures.
Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS contribution of 18.88% of pay)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Four weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents)
Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)