Correctional Captain - Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston.

Department of Corrections•Mountain View, CA

5d•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
At least two years of responsible correctional supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Scheduling and assigning staff
Directing the activities of subordinate personnel
Implementing operational procedures
Maintaining records
Overseeing and directing subordinate supervisors and line officer personnel on a work shift to respond to unusual or emergency situations quickly and effectively
Investigating resident grievances and complaints
Conducting initial investigations and resolving or recommending resolutions
Supervising and overseeing the movement of residents to and from work assignments, recreation activities, meals, etc.
Overseeing the surveillance of institutional grounds and buildings
Monitoring, observing, and inspecting resident cell blocks, housing units, and living areas
Reviewing and evaluating the educational training needs of staff and providing training
Tabulating and recording residents count
Scheduling staff and assigning and/or authorizing overtime
Directing, observing, and monitoring shakedown of living areas and prisoners
Evaluating subordinates' performance
Monitoring and evaluating current security practices and procedures and providing recommendations for changes
Coordinating with and participating as a member of the unit management team
Implementing and complying with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices

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 (State contributes 18.88% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Four weeks of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)