Correctional Captain (2) - Maine State Prison

Correctional Captain (2) Maine State Prison

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 15 2025

Close: May 30 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature in monitoring and overseeing staff on a workshift 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 3ensure 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Knowledge of correctional institution rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and unit management principles and practices.
• Knowledge ofresident motivation and psychology.
• Knowledge of problems associated with institutional life.
• Knowledge ofresident 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 email).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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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