Correctional Corporal: Mountain View Correctional Facility CorreEMPLOYMENT REGISTER

State of Maine•Charleston, ME

2d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission. The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy located at the Mountain View Correctional Facility This position conducts investigative and protective services work involving the custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of people committed to an adult correctional facility. As a Correctional Corporal, your responsibilities entail developing and gathering intelligence information from resident technology, specifically securing and protecting the resident education network and technology from being used in ways that cause victimization, disruption, or other inappropriate or illegal use. Other work includes performing investigations authorized by pre¬ service law enforcement credentials, which may involve properly searching and seizing evidence, issuing summons and/or search warrants, or arresting civilians outside a correctional facility. This position has a 42.5 hour/week standard work week. JOB DESCRIPTION This is investigative and protective services work involving the custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons committed to an adult correctional facility. Responsibilities entail developing and gathering intelligence information concerning resident involvement in gangs, strong-arming, and other activities that pose a risk to the facility. Work includes performing investigations as authorized by pre-service law enforcement credentials which may involve properly searching and seizing evidence, issuing summons and/or search warrants, or arresting civilians outside a correctional facility. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

To qualify, you must have two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer in a federal, state, or county correctional facility.
Completion of the Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training Course (Includes passing MCJA PFT and Alert Test).
Certification of completion of the Basic Corrections Training Course.
Possession of a valid Maine driver's license.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to prevent introduction of contraband.
Gathers intelligence and identifies resident violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, and/or professional practices to gather evidence.
Intervenes in and controls acts of negative behavior and violence using physical force, restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, and other methods to ensure and maintain order and security.
Conducts regular research within the facility population and technology resources to identify contraband and other risks to the facility.
Stays current in gang identification and threat groups to track activities and threats to the facility and department.
Interacts with resident populations to establish a rapport and to promote trust and open dialogue.
Interview suspects and witnesses (within a correctional facility or outside in the community) to obtain evidence or establish facts.
Preserves continuity of evidence to allow its use in fact-finding and/or prosecution.
Conduct investigations of alleged criminal violations to gather evidence and assist in the prosecution of criminals.
Assists in establishing and maintaining an intelligence program to gather, maintain, and coordinate information about inmate affiliation with activities that pose a risk to the facility.
Uses specialized investigative equipment such as computers, recorders, telephone monitoring systems, fingerprint equipment, and video monitoring systems to record evidence and document conduct of inmates, visitors, and/or civilians in the community.
Uses non-deadly and/or deadly force (firearm) when authorized by Statute.
Serve legal documents to prisoners, offenders, and/or civilians to assist in the prosecution of alleged violations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Prepares and submits reports to provide information and documentation.
Assists as directed in coordinating investigations involving other facilities and/or agencies to ensure investigations are completed effectively and efficiently.
Testifies in criminal cases and provides relevant facts to provide information and assist in the prosecution of cases.
Develops and submits operational risk management plans and intelligence reports related to external investigation activities in order to document actions, identify risks, and obtain approval.
Provides on-the-job training to officers, serves as job coach over investigative matters, and makes reports to supervisor to assist in the training.
Observes and identifies illegal activities (criminal/civil) perpetrated by an individual(s) and documents, collects, and secures evidence to make arrests or obtain arrest warrants for possible prosecution.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.