Corrections Security Director

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

This position administers and supervises the security program for the institution. This position plans security program changes, directs assignment of subordinate staff, and recommends security policy to the Warden.

This position is in pay schedule/range 81-02 with an annual salary of $104000 - $121742
, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

This position is NOT eligible to work remote.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor, son,

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures for a 24/7 operation
• Supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, etc.)
• Directing, implementing, and evaluating security standards

In addition to the Acceptable, well qualified applicant will have experience in:

• Investigating staff and/or inmate misconduct allegations
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on October 22, 2026.

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