A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of the meal delivery and chow halls.
• Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds. 
• Ensure offenders are properly escorted to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation. 
• Review and provide feedback on such matters as offender’s movements, activities, and rule violations. 
• Assist supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations. 
• Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings. 
• Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation which may include encouraging offenders to accept professional assistance and treatment from staff as needed. 
• Follow all policies and procedures related to facility’s emergency preparedness and response. 
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. 
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.  Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.  
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.  
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment. 
• Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime. 
• Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc. 
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed. 
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. 

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:  

• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 6 months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: