Assistant Regional Chief

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.

The Division of Community Corrections (DCC) is seeking a qualified individual for the Assistant Regional Chief (Correctional Services Manager) to join the team. This position will be located in the Regional Office at 1251 Jacobsen Rd., Suite B, Neenah, WI. Under general supervision of the Regional Chief, this position serves as Assistant Regional Chief within Region 4 of the Division of Community Corrections with significant administrative responsibility for the development and implementation of regional programs and policies;

supervising and directing assigned unit offices; monitoring and controlling the region’s operating budget; and directing the region’s Purchase of Offender Goods and Services program(s) (POGS) and the Community Corrections Employment Program (CCEP). Working relationships are maintained with public and elected officials, state and community agencies, service vendors, community leaders and all elements of the criminal justice system to enhance service delivery and resolve problems within the region.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has embarked on a number of system-wide and offender-specific initiatives. Many are considered best practices or evidence-based practices in correctional settings. The primary goal is to shift the department’s focus, policies and procedures toward a more unified approach to offender success while emphasizing offender accountability, coordination of services, and state and local community collaborations. Correctional leadership provides the framework for such changes.

This position is in pay schedule/range 81-02 with an annual salary of $116667 - $127046
, 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.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

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…