STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Correctional Captain

Recruitment #240104-2272SC-001

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Introduction


DOC Employees: Looking to further your career with the State of Connecticut? This is an excellent promotional opportunity; apply today!

The Connecticut Department of Correction is currently seeking an employee at the level of Correctional Captain for the TRUE Unit located within the Cheshire Correctional Institution in Cheshire, Connecticut.

This position is full time on first shift, Monday to Friday.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This position is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custodial work or performing specialized duties at Cheshire CI as Unit Manager of the TRUE Unit. This position is also responsible for the daily operations, safety and security of the facility, scheduling, assigning, and overseeing work of TRUE Unit staff, and supervision of the management of the inmate population specifically TRUE Unit mentors/mentees and staff.

ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Since 1968, the Connecticut Department of Correction has proudly served and protected the citizens of the State of Connecticut, by daily ensuring the safety, security and order of our 14-correctional facilities in a manner which is widely viewed as a national model. The Department endeavors to provide the programming, education and treatment which willing inmates may utilize to improve themselves and the success of their eventual reintegration into society. Our staff of dedicated correctional professionals takes great PRIDE (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, Excellence) in the daily performance of their duty to our state.

OUR MISSION
The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (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 Connecticut 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.

TO APPLY
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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, college transcripts, 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.
For questions pertaining to the technical filing of your application, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.

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 ensure 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;
  • 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 assist in preparation of budget;
  • 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;
    • relevant state and federal laws;
    • policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities;
    • modern correctional methods and practices;
    • standard security measures and appropriate methods of inmate discipline;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • 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 with the Mentor/Mentee Community;
  • Experience with Adult Offenders, Ages 18-25;
  • Experience with Conflict Resolution;
  • Experience with Motivational Interviewing;
  • Experience with Restorative Justice;
  • Experience with Family Engagement;
  • Experience with Trauma Informed Care;
  • Experience with Reentry Initiatives;
  • Experience with Community Networking;
  • Experience working with Volunteer and Professional Partners;
  • Experience with Program Facilitation.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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