Correctional Captain - Central Office/OPR, Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston.

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Primary duties for this position will be to support the MDOC as an OPR Investigator. This is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature in monitoring and overseeing staff on a work-shift 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.

• Oversee and direct subordinate supervisors and line officer personnel on a work shift to respond to unusual or emergency situations quickly and effectively.
• Investigate resident grievances and complaints, conducts initial investigations, and resolves or recommends resolutions to ensure and maintain institutional order.
• Supervise and oversee the movement of residents to and from work assignments, recreation activities, meals, etc. to ensure institutional security.
• Oversee the surveillance of institutional grounds and buildings to monitor and ensure institutional security.
• Monitor, observe, and inspect resident cell blocks, housing units, and living areas to ensure institutional security, safety, and order.
• Review and evaluate the educational training needs of staff and provide 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, observe, and monitor shakedown of living areas and prisoners to prevent the introduction and use of contraband.
• Evaluate subordinates' performance, examine task outcome against job standards, and discuss 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.
• Monitor and evaluate 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.
• Coordinate with and participate as a member of the unit management team to ensure facility programs follow accepted security policies and procedures.
• Implement 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 of resident motivation and psychology.
• Knowledge of problems associated with institutional life.
• Knowledge of resident 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, e-mail).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of education, training, and/or experience in correctional institution security and/or resident care and custody programs which include at least two years of responsible correctional supervisory experience.

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• 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.
• 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.

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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