Correctional Industries Supervisor 1 (General Industries)

Do you have a skillset that thrives while working within a manufacturing environment? Are you seeking a supervisory position were you will have the chance to collaborate with others?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is looking to hire multiple Correctional Industries Supervisors (General Industries) within the Correctional Enterprises unit (CEC). 

We invite you to check out this phenomenal opportunity to join state service!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

What we can offer you:

• NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with wellness, dental and other comprehensive benefit offerings;
• Extensive Hazardous Duty pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities;
• Optional perks including a deferred compensation package; tuition reimbursement, life insurance; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

The State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 by 'Forbes'. This national recognition comes from offering job growth, competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for our employees!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• WORK SCHEDULE: These are full-time (36.25 hours per week) positions on first shift, Monday through Friday.

- 7:00 AM - 2:15 PM (Cheshire)

- 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM (East Lyme and Somers)

• LOCATIONS: These hazardous duty* positions are located within the Enterprises shops at their respective locations. We are hiring for the following facilities: 

- Cheshire Correctional Institution in Cheshire, CT

- Osborn Correctional Institution in  Somers, CT

- York Correctional Institution in East Lyme (Niantic), CT

*Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

YOUR ROLE

The Correctional Enterprises unit operates a variety of manufacturing shops within the prison in which inmate program participants work under the supervision of staff to manufacture various products which are sold to state agencies.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and instructing inmates in proper methods and techniques of manufacturing process/service, proper use of tools/materials, necessary safety rules/procedures/maintenance, and cleaning/repairing of equipment.
• Assigns work to inmates.
• Maintains cost, production inventory, and time records.
• Maintains discipline and enforces security measures within assigned areas.
• Related duties as required (see Examples of Duties section).

More details can be found in the class specification.

OUR MISSION

The Department of Correction 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. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Learn more from our team at the Department of Correction:

This is non-competitive recruitment and open to the public.

This is a hazardous duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

This training consists of both classroom and on the job training (one day of classroom presentation and nine days of “hands-on” physical training.)

The Behavior Management Program training will education on the use of physical force as it applies to self-defense, and the maintenance of order and security within the inmate population.

In order to graduate, trainees will be required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical skills test which will be scored.

TO APPLY:

• Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested and commutable to.
• Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. 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 be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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 question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Other Notes:

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and providing instruction for a group of inmates engaged in the manufacture, production or processing of products or services in the occupation indicated by the parenthetical title of the class.

• Supervises and instructs inmates in proper methods and techniques of manufacturing process or service, proper use of tools and materials, necessary safety rules and procedures and maintenance, cleaning and repair of equipment; 
• Plans and routes work to be performed, assigning inmates to specific tasks; 
• Estimates needs and requisitions supplies, materials and equipment necessary; 
• Supervises maintenance and/or repair of equipment or arranges for outside service and material; 
• Maintains cost, production inventory and time records and makes necessary reports on operations; 
• Maintains discipline and enforces security measures within assigned areas; 
• Maintains appropriate security procedures for tools, equipment, chemicals, etc.; 
• Reviews and evaluates performance of assigned inmates; 
• Submits reports relative to inmate disciplinary actions, recommendations for "good time", furloughs, reassignments, etc.; 
• 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 methods, materials and equipment involved in occupational area; 
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of production planning and control; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • interpret plans, blueprints and diagrams where required; 
  • keep records and make reports; 
  • perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations; 
  • train, instruct and supervise inmates in methods and techniques of the trade; 
  • utilize computer software; 
• Supervisory ability.

Four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment involved in the areas of production, production planning and/or quality control which must have included some responsibility for the production output of other workers.

Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

• Supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment;
• Experience training, instructing, coaching, and monitoring the production output of a diverse group of people;
• Experience in problem solving and building positive and productive working relationships both up and down the chain of command;
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel for creating and modifying spreadsheets, and Word for preparing correspondences.

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.

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 the following discomforts depending upon their industry: 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.

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.