Correctional Captain

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• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Conducts security audits of the facility and ensures that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.
• Investigate staff and inmate issues.
• Responsible for performance appraisals on Lieutenant positions.
• Responsible for promotional boards for Lieutenant positions.
• Reviews disciplinary processes and recommends answers to inmate appeals for the Warden.
• Serves as part of the inmate disciplinary hearing committee when needed.
• Teaches in-service classes.
• Assigns staff to shift cards.
• Serves as part of the Security Threat Group committee for the facility.
• Ensures corrective action is completed on internal investigations.
• Investigation Officer for the Facility
• Serve as Duty Officers for on-call incidents after hours
• Ensuring all security post orders are reviewed updated and submitted for approval yearly
• Serve as a Department Head and part ofthe Executive team for the facility
• Oversees the availability and functionality of all security equipment ensuring any deficiencies are identified and brought to the Chief of Security for resolution
• Provides oversight of the area budget including equipment training and overtime allocations and advises the Chief of Security on any concerns or deviations
• Supervises and monitors the coordination of all inmate transports addressing issues as they arise and communicating needs or irregularities to the Chief of Security
• Reviews all segregation status inmate reviews to verify timely and accurate investigations and appropriate housing decisions elevating concerns to the Chief of Security when necessary
• Reviews all staff reports developing corrective action recommendations and submitting them to the Deputy Warden while consulting with the Chief of Security on significant matters
• Oversees daily shift operations for 1st 2nd and Administrative shifts addressing operational concerns
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to those candidates who hold a Bachelors Degree typically in Criminal Justice plus 4-7 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Lieutenant.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Department and institution-specific policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of prisoner behaviors and principles of offender management.
• Knowledge of concepts and contemporary practices in group management and control in correctional institutions.
• Knowledge of supervisor/subordinate interactions.
• Knowledge of work management; skill in leadership planning and staff utilization.
• Knowledge of identifying safety and security problems.
• Knowledge of current literature principles concepts and practices in the management of security and group control in Correctional Institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and control personnel management administrative prerogatives and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures established for the work system.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check medical and psychological evaluation physical fitness exam urinalysis drug screen and other pre-employment testing prior to appointment.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance on an occasional basis
• Walking on cement floors on a frequent basis
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Bending squatting kneeling on a regular basis
• Kicking the leg up to knee level on an occasional basis
• Striking or punching with both arms on an occasional basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Candidates must have the ability to work extended shifts holidays and weekends.

• FLSA: Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• 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 harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test prior to appointment.
• 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.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including: medical dental and life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
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