Correctional Captain

Have you completed the National Institute Of Corrections Specialized training in conducting PREA Investigations?

These positions are full-time, 40-hours per week.

Openings are available on first shift (to be determined by the needs of the Agency.)

These positions work on a 5x2, Monday-Friday schedule.

The main duty station will be the Central Office in Wethersfield, but candidates may need to travel to other locations as well as on call duties.

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

Correctional Captain responsibilities include:

• 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.

Established in June 2013, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Unit is a specialized unit within the Connecticut Department of Correction committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct involving incarcerated individuals.

The unit investigates allegations of sexual abuse, maintains data for federal compliance, and develops PREA training for staff and incarcerated individuals.

It also collaborates with state and out-of-state agencies and the Office of the Victim Advocate to ensure compliance with federal PREA Standards and promote safety within correctional facilities.

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 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;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans shift and/or unit work;
• Establishes and maintains operating and/or training procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Ensures consistent enforcement of policies and procedures;
• Inspects posts frequently to ensure adequate staffing;
• Performs the most sensitive security investigations and ensures accuracy of staff investigations throughout the State correctional system;
• Conducts training either within a correctional facility or oversees staff in performing training activities;
• Maintains discipline among employees and inmates;
• Supervises inmate count; supervises major facility group activities (i.e. meals, off site work);
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
• Administers pertinent laws, regulations and posts orders;
• Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside agency who might have impact on program activities;
• Reviews and prepares reports and correspondence;
• Maintains records;
• Participates in crisis intervention as needed;
• May assist in preparation of budget;
• May counsel inmates;
• May participate in disciplinary hearings;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures;
• relevant state and federal laws;
• policies and procedures utilized in correctional facilities;
• modern correctional methods and practices;
• standard security measures and appropriate methods of inmate discipline;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to accurately evaluate situations and make effective administrative and supervisory decisions;
• Ability to utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

Five (5) years of experience in correctional work responsible for custodial security or inmate treatment.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Correctional Lieutenant.

College training in behavioral sciences, corrections, criminal justice or a related field may be…