Correctional Captain

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is recruiting for the position of Correctional Captain at Mac Dougall-Walker CI in Suffield and Osborn CI in Somers.

These positions are full-time, 40-hours per week. Openings are available on first, second, and third shift (to be determined by the needs of the Agency.) These positions work on a 5x2, Monday-Friday schedule.

This class supervises a large staff of correctional personnel engaged in custody and security operations.

• Assumes delegated responsibility for custody and security of assigned inmates, buildings, grounds and operations;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
• Coordinates, plans and manages training activities;
• Ensures consistent enforcement of policies and procedures;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.

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.

Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.

Salary Calculations:
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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Referral Questions:
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Prepare For An Interview:
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Note:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available .gov/ethics.

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for supervising correctional staff engaged in custody, security, investigations/operations, inmate transportation and/or developing, coordinating and conducting training programs.

• Assumes delegated…