Correctional Major

• Acts as the Chief of Security for all security operations of a large prison.
• Conducts performance appraisals on Captains.
• Serves as a Duty Officer for on-call incidents after hours.
• Responsible for internal security and emergency preparedness audit coordination.
• Ensures all security post orders are reviewed updated and submitted for approval yearly.
• Serves as the Department Head Part of the Executive team for the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring all security equipment is in stock and workable.
• Responsible for the budget of the area such as equipment training and overtime for the security operation.
• Responsible for ensuring the security schedule is posted in advance and that training vacations and other leaves are coordinated for appropriate shift coverage.
• Supervises the transportation department at WSP.
• Reviews all staff reports and forwards corrective action recommendations to the Deputy Warden or Warden.
• Assigns staff for policy writing and reviews for standards adherence.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of State Personnel Rules and requirements for the supervision discipline and counseling for all security staff.
• Strong supervisory interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of human behavior and crisis behavior
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system correctional procedures for prisons and department policies.
• Skill in oral and written communication organization time management and decision making.
• Ability to interact with a variety of inmates; ability to investigate inmate and employee issues; ability to problem solve

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check medical and psychological evaluation physical fitness exam drug screen and other pre-employment testing prior to appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to work extended shifts holidays and weekends.

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance paid vacations and sick leave paid holidays Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at Information

  
  080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming State Penitentiary
  
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