Correctional Corporal: Mountain View Correctional Facility EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

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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.
 
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:  (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

• 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. 
• A full description of the job, plus all the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this work, can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website. 

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify, you must have two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer in a federal, state, or county correctional facility.

Licensing Requirement: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
-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. 

REVIEW PROCESS:
The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications, you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.

Certification for Vacancies
Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.

When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requested agency.

The normal order of referrals is:
1.    Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government
2.    Current employees of the hiring agency
3.    Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies
4.    Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)
5.    Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine

State of Maine Benefits:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 

• 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit
• 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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/living-resources
• 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: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
   

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full time.
 

There's a job and then there's 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 genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.