Correctional Captain *Agency Only* - Mountain View Correctional Facility

Correctional Captain Mountain View Correctional Facility

*Agency Only*

Pay Grade 23: $57345.60 to $78644.80 (Rate includes a $2/hour Career Incentive Stipend & $0.60/hour InstitutionalStipend)

Job Class Code: 5209

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Open: May 09 2025

Close: May 23 2025

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 justiceinvolved 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 welldeveloped integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.

Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is accepting applications for a Correctional Captain. Responsibilities include providing supervision and training to staff coordinating and monitoring investigations and assessing security and threats to the facility residents and staff at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston ME.

Duties:

• Develop implement train and monitor the SII team as it relates to investigation within the facility.
• Monitors and evaluates current security practices and programs to identify and provide recommendation to ensure the safety of residents staff and visitors.
• Identify and assign team to conduct investigations of alleged criminal activity or law violations.
• Leads investigations involving highly responsible and confidential cases regarding alleged violations of security threats Department Rules Administrative Directives or criminal offenses by residents staff and visitors.
• Coordinate and monitor the evidence collection processes and policies to maintain consistency in the application of policies procedures and guidelines.
• Research and recommend new investigative equipment to better identify document and investigate the conduct of staff residents and visitors.
• Identifying the facts and findings in investigations and reviews all reports for clarity accuracy and completeness prior to submittal.
• Ensure training and required certification are achieved by your specialty teams.
• Make recommendations in administrative investigations.
• Develop and maintain departmentwide system security protocols associated with Access Integrity Activities.
• Ensure adherence to all safety codes and regulations for the Department.
• Implement operational procedures.
• Monitor and oversee staff to maintain institutional security safety and order ensuring safe operations at all hours.
• Prepare for and react to situations perceived to be emergencies or potential emergencies.
• Maintain all required certifications such as Basic Corrections Training Program (BCTP) Firearms certification Mechanics of Arrest Restraint and Control (MARC) and Mechanics of Effective Restraint and Control (MERC).

Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

To successfully perform the assigned work once hired one must possess certain knowledge skills and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Interviewing and investigative techniques principles and practices.
• Correctional institution rules regulations policies and procedures.
• The community and its needs to develop and coordinate resources and programs to reduce crime.
• Federal state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to violent crime.
• Methods and techniques used in surveillance and developing information sources.
• Research methods techniques and practices.
• Departmental laws rules policies and standard operating procedures.
• Legal requirements related to the chain of custody of evidence collection evidence recognition and evidence preservation.
• Judicial systems to include legal processes court room procedures and rules of evidence.
• Criminal code laws rules and regulations applicable to and enforced by the Department.
• Methods and techniques used in surveillance and undercover activities.
• Communications and specialized investigative equipment.

Ability To:

• Collect analyze and evaluate evidence records and data.
• Conduct indepth investigations ascertain facts and form logical conclusions.
• Establish and maintain effective working collaborations with other local state and federal law enforcement agencies to successfully lead work teams.
• Remain calm when handling critical emotionally charged and demanding situations while modeling appropriate behavior attitude ethics and morals.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally verbally and in writing.
• Use and maintain a firearm.
• Testify in court and administrative proceedings.
• Prioritize investigative assignments and handle difficult and unusual problems.
• Make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations.
• Respond to emergencies including nights weekends and holidays.
• Supervise subordinate staff residents and clients.
• Use computer programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of education training and/or experience in correctional institution security and/orresident care and custody programs which includes at least two years of responsible correctional supervisory experience.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academys Law Enforcement PreService Course (LEPS).

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%95% of employeeonly premiums ($11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 18.88% of payto 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 pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefour weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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