Correctional Industries Supervisor 2 (Laundry)

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Correction, who has permanent state status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.  Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Erica McGuinness at Erica.McGuinness@ct.gov. 

In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for supervising staff and inmates engaged in activities of a major laundry service operation.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff assistance; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units and agencies; supervises operation and staff of unit; plans and coordinates production and scheduling; consults with department head and subordinates in development of specifications and requisitioning of supplies, materials, machinery and equipment; supervises operation, maintenance and security of all machinery and equipment; maintains production and inventory records and prepares reports; prepares cost and budget estimates; directs training of subordinates and inmates; reviews and evaluates work of subordinates and inmates assigned, preparing progress and performance reports; may physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies; may be required to operate a motor vehicle; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of operation, methods, materials and equipment involved in laundry services; considerable knowledge of current methods of laundry services planning and control; knowledge of current objectives, practices and policies relating to inmate work forces in correctional institutions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to train, instruct and supervise inmates in methods and techniques of trade; ability to perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been with responsibility for supervision and instruction of a group of inmates engaged in the production or processing of laundry services.

NOTE:  For state employees the Special Experience is interpreted at the level of Correctional Industries Supervisor 1 (Laundry).

1. Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
   
2. Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
   
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
   
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain either a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license, a Commercial Driver’s license or both.
   
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.

1. 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.
2. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the following discomforts: loud machine noises, chemical fumes, working in tiring positions, working with dangerous (high speed and/or high temperature, etc.) machinery.

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.