Introduction

　　Looking to advance in your career with the Connecticut Department of Correction?

　　If so, we invite you to check out this opportunity!

　　The Department of Correction (DOC) is looking to hire a Correctional Captain to work as a Standards and Policies officer, located within the External Affairs Unit at Central Office in Wethersfield.

　　Position Details

　　The incumbent will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and revising Administrative Directives in consultation with DOC senior management and the Office of the Attorney General. This position requires extensive knowledge of Administrative Directives, emergency plans, all aspects of custody operations, State Statutes and American Correctional Association standards. This person must be able to communicate effectively with senior management and maintain confidentiality.

　　This is a full-time, first shift position. Schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

　　Our Mission

　　The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

　　Selection Plan

　　In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

　　Before you apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected]. Important information for after you apply:

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Robinson at [email protected].

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custody, security, investigations/operations, inmate transportation and/or developing, coordinating and conducting training programs.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Assumes delegated responsibility for custody and security of assigned inmates, buildings, grounds and operations; schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; coordinates, plans and manages training activities; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans shift and/or unit work; establishes and maintains operating and/or training procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; ensures consistent enforcement of policies and procedures; inspects posts frequently to insure adequate staffing; performs the most sensitive security investigations and ensures accuracy of staff investigations throughout the State correctional system; conducts training either within a correctional facility or oversees staff in performing training activities; maintains discipline among employees and inmates; supervises inmate count; supervises major facility group activities (i.e. meals, off site work); acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; administers pertinent laws, regulations and posts orders; may assist in preparation of budget; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside agency who might have impact on program activities; reviews and prepares reports and correspondence; maintains records; participates in crisis intervention as needed; may counsel inmates; may participate in disciplinary hearings; may physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies; performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws; considerable knowledge of policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities; considerable knowledge of modern correctional methods and practices; considerable knowledge of standard security measures and appropriate methods of inmate discipline; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Five (5) years of experience in correctional work responsible for custodial security or inmate treatment.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

　　One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Correctional Lieutenant.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　College training in behavioral sciences, corrections, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of one (1) year.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience applying Administrative Directives, Unit Directives, Manuals, and Inmate Handbooks, Agency wide. Experience applying current, past, and proposed legislation that have or will have an impact on the agency. Experience revising policy based on legislative changes. Experience applying State Regulations and Statutes. Experience communicating orally and in writing to diverse populations. Experience creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word. Experience collaborating with the Agency's Legal Affairs Unit, and the Office of the Attorney General.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

　　CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

　　In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, may be required of applicants.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or assault by inmates.

　　Conclusion

　　AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.