Correctional Captain

DOC/Prisons • Dover, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This level manages total security operations of a secure facility. A significant aspect of the work involves coordinating operations with other program areas to ensure that an efficient/secure operation is maintained. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Correctional Staff Lieutenant OR four years of combined experience as a Correctional Lieutenant, Correctional Staff Lieutenant, OR equivalent experience in the CO/series.
• Three years experience in implementing and enforcing institutional/departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and recommending alternatives, improvements and course of action to improve security.
• Six months experience in correctional management which includes directing, coordinating and monitoring the daily operations of a correctional facility for security operations, administrative functions and institutional programs.
• Knowledge of evaluating inmate security levels to determine appropriate housing assignments within a facility.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Nice To Haves

• Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensures inmates conform to proper standards of care as required for the living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepares and maintains a daily log and routine reports of activities and incidents on the assigned shift using an automated information system to enter, update, retrieve and report on data.
• May be required to train and care for K-9 including feeding, grooming and kennel maintenance.
• May enter institution as backup in riot control and shakedown activities.
• May participate in the pursuit of escapees.

Benefits

• Shift differential pay (5% for working four or more hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day).
• Eligibility for retirement under HB363 provisions (25 years of pension creditable State service, with at least 20 of those years as a CO series classified position).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed