Corrections Security Director

Position Summary

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.

Salary Information

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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Job Details

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 remotely.

Qualifications

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

Permanent classified employees, including those with current career executive status, must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. Your letter of qualifications and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position and should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.

Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff? We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

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

Final date to receive applications

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

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