Job Class Code: 5206
Grade: 18
Salary: $23.25/hr to $29.19/hr
Open: April 23, 2024
Close: May 7, 2024
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, 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 at the Maine State Prison in Warren.
This position conducts investigative and protective services work involving the custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons committed to an adult correctional facility. As a Correctional Corporal, your responsibilities entail developing and gathering intelligence information concerning resident involvement in gangs, strong-arming, and other activities that pose a risk to the facility. 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 hours/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).
Develops strategies in order to prevent introduction of contraband.
Runs and evaluates drills in order to test security practices and procedures.
Gathers intelligence and identifies resident violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, and/or professional practices in order to gather evidence.
Intervenes in and controls acts of negative behavior and violence using physical force, restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, and other methods in order to ensure and maintain order and security.
Conducts regular searches within the prison population in order to identify contraband and other risks to the facility.
Coordinates with applicable staff in order to ensure required urinalysis and/or DNA testing is completed.
Stays current in gang identification and threat groups in order to track activities and threats to the facility and department.
Conducts interviews of suspected enemies in order to determine if threats exist and provide recommendations on the outcome, e.g., resident to resident conflicts.
Interacts with resident populations in order to establish a rapport and to promote trust and open dialogue.
Interview suspects and witnesses (within a correctional facility or outside in the community) in order to obtain evidence or establish facts.
Preserves continuity of evidence in order to allow its use in fact-finding and/or prosecution.
Conducts investigations of alleged criminal violations in order to gather evidence and assist in the prosecution of criminals.
Assists in establishing and maintaining an intelligence program in order 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 in order 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.
Serves legal documents to prisoners, offenders, and/or civilians in order to assist in the prosecution of alleged violations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Prepares and submits reports in order to provide information and documentation.
Assists as directed in coordinating investigations involving other facilities and/or agencies in order to ensure investigations are completed effectively and efficiently.
Trains correctional staff in order to provide current information involving procedures, mandates, and pertinent changes.
Testifies in criminal cases and provides relevant facts in order to provide information and assist in the prosecution of cases.
Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates the activity and movement of prisoners within a specified area in order to ensure observance of institutional rules and to ensure security and safety.
Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to job placement at facilities and corrective actions in order to participate in treatment strategy development and implementation.
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.
Counsels and advises prisoners regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies in order to maintain order and assist prisoners in adjusting to institutional life.
Evaluates community work locations to document risk assessment findings, make recommendations, and/or take corrective action in order to maintain order and security.
Provides on-the-job training to officers, serves as job coach over investigative matters, and makes reports to supervisor in order to assist in the training.
Observes and identifies illegal activities (criminal/civil) perpetrated by an individual(s) and documents, collects, and secures evidence in order to make arrests or obtain arrest warrants for possible prosecution.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).
- ¼ Knowledge of criminal code, laws, rules, and regulations applicable to and enforced by the Department.
- ¼ Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- ¼ Knowledge of judicial system to include legal processes, court room procedures, and rules of evidence.
- ¼ Knowledge of departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
- ¼ Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in surveillance and developing information sources.
- ¼ Knowledge of communications and specialized investigative equipment.
- ¼ Knowledge of residentmotivation and psychology.
- ¼ Knowledge of problems associated with institutional life.
- ¼ Knowledge of correctional institution rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- ¼ Knowledge of research methods, techniques, and practices.
- ¼ Knowledge of legal requirements and procedures related to the chain of custody of evidence, evidence recognition and preservation, and to obtain search warrants and arrest warrants.
- ¼ Ability to prepare and maintain complex cases and large caseloads.
- ¼ Ability to interview witnesses, suspects, and others.
- ¼ Ability to conduct in-depth investigations; ascertains facts; collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence, records, and data; and form logical conclusions.
- ¼ Ability to establish, coordinate, and maintain effective working relationships.
- ¼ Ability to work independently.
- ¼ Ability to communicate effectively.
- ¼ Ability to write clearly and effectively.
- ¼ Ability to use and maintain a firearm.
- ¼ Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- ¼ Ability to interpret and enforce correctional rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
- ¼ Ability to perform various strenuous duties such as climbing stairs and/or escorting unruly inmates.
- ¼ Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- ¼ Ability to handle critical and demanding situations.
- ¼ Ability to observe situations and behavior in detail.
- ¼ Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations.
- ¼ Ability to model appropriate behavior, attitude, ethics, and morals.
- ¼ Ability to utilize standard desktop computer technology (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, e-mail).
A full description of the job, plus all of 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 graduated from High School and 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 to 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 requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:
- Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government
- Current employees of the hiring agency
- Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies
- Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)
- Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. 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.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
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.
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