Corrections Captain (RCCF

Overview

Job
Agency:
Department of Corrections

Location:

Rapid City - RCCF
Salary: $58,500.00 to $78,000 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GS-J
Closing Date:
Open until filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections New Rapid City Women's Prison Facility. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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About the South Dakota DOC:
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is responsible for the management of the state adult prison system, the state adult parole system, and the state juvenile corrections system. This includes juveniles committed to the Department of Corrections and placed in residential out-of-home placement, as well as youth that have completed their correctional placement and are on supervised release known as aftercare.

The primary mission of the South Dakota Department of Corrections is to protect the public by providing safe and secure incarceration, effective community supervision, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs. The department strives to empower offenders to make positive changes, reduce recidivism, and facilitate their successful reintegration into society.

• 15 days/120hrs Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112hrs Sick Leave
• 12 weeks Paid Family Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes a plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Group rates on family medical coverage, dental, vision, long & short-term disability insurance
• 8% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• No State Income Tax
• And Many More

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Housing Captain. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a meaningful impact in the field of corrections. As a Captain at the South Dakota Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for a range of critical tasks that ensure the smooth operation of our facility.

This is a full-time Monday through Friday position, hours to be determined, with a rotating on call duty officer schedule.

• Staff Schedule Management:
  Develop, maintain, and coordinate staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts and departments. Manage vacation requests, training schedules, mentorship programs, and on-the-job training (OJT) for staff.
• Backup to Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO):
  Provide essential support and backup to the Disciplinary Hearing Officer, assisting with disciplinary hearings, investigations, and ensuring due process is followed.
• FTO Program Development/Management:
  Design, implement, and oversee a Field Training Officer (FTO) program for new staff members. Ensure comprehensive training, assessment, and mentorship to facilitate their successful integration into the facility.
• Bid Posting:
  Manage the bid posting process for staff rotations, promotions, and reassignments, adhering to facility policies and union agreements.
• Direct Supervision:
  Supervise and lead various staff members across different departments, ensuring their adherence to facility policies, safety protocols, and effective performance.
• Unit Management:
  Be a first-line supervisor on a housing unit. Support offenders by addressing their needs that arise during daily living in a correctional facility. Support staff in providing guidance and supervision of corrections professionals working on a housing unit.
• Supervise staff and provide support to the Officer in Charge during inmate waking hours including late evenings.
• Timekeeping System (TKS) Management:
  Oversee the accurate and efficient use of the Timekeeping System for staff under your direct supervision, ensuring timely and accurate submission of attendance records.
• Discipline and Mentorship:
  Provide guidance, mentorship, and disciplinary action as needed for staff under your direct supervision, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Duty Officer Rotation:
  Participate in duty officer rotations, ensuring that facility operations are maintained at all times, and responding to emergencies and incidents as required.
• Weekly…