Statewide Correctional Facilities
Recruitment #211201-2272SC-001
Location |
Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn, CT Cheshire, CT East Lyme, CT Enfield, CT Hartford, CT Montville, CT New Haven, CT Newtown, CT Somers, CT Suffield, CT |
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Date Opened | 1/5/2022 2:30:00 PM |
Salary | $83,142 - $109,849 Annually |
Job Type | Open to Agency Employees |
Close Date | 1/19/2022 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is currently recruiting for the position of Correctional Captain at all correctional facilities statewide.
This is a full-time, 40 hours-per-week position.
Your Role:
Please Note: This process will fill vacancies for Correctional Institutions only. Individual processes will be completed for all specialty units in the future. To be considered for promotional opportunities to the classification of Correctional Captain, you must submit a completed application through JobAps before the closing date and follow all directions provided through this process.
Permanent assignments to any of these future vacancies are subject to mandatory requirements.
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).
All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a) .
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Application Period:
The Correctional Captain hiring process is extensive - the time from application to appointment can take several months.
Candidates will have the opportunity to articulate and be assessed on their knowledge, skill and ability during the oral interview portion of this process.
Review of Materials
Performance evaluation and candidate discipline eligibility review will be based on Administrative Directive 2.3. Candidates will be assessed on the following criteria:
Reminders and Notes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.