144150
CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN
PS112 $45,885 - $92,851
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 03/15/2017
FUNCTION OF WORK:To supervise correctional officers engaged in security work as administrative supervisor in a correctional unit.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from a Corrections Major or higher level security officer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct line over Corrections Lieutenant.
LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Corrections Lieutenant by the level of responsibility for supervising a large security component of a correctional institution.
Differs from Corrections Major by the absence of responsibility for managing a major unit or component of a correctional institution.
CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Serves as a shift supervisor and unit manager.
Serves as security supervisor for inmates working outside the institutional grounds (e. g., field crews or public service trustee crews).
Serves as chief investigator or chief of internal security.
Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.
Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for the unit in which it serves.
Conducts safety meetings for the agency to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures.
Inspects buildings, equipment, and job sites for compliance with safety and fire codes.
Serves as a training officer.
Reviews disciplinary actions against inmates and staff.
Assists shift supervisor of higher rank in a large organizational unit.
Performs special security functions within a unit as assigned (e.g., Impact program, etc.)
Serves as the canine training officer.
Commands and supervises a chase team with responsibility for the dogs only.
Participates in American Correctional Association (ACA) audits and basic jail guideline audits.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the security and treatment programs at an institution.
Compiles accident statistics, hazards data, records and trends.
Prepares and reviews reports of institutional activities and may determine an appropriate course of action.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders. One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
One year of continuous employment in any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
Law enforcement experience (e.g., State Police, deputy, or police officer) which must be gained after Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR experience as a military police officer will substitute for the general required experience on a month for month basis.
Supervisory experience in a law enforcement position (State Police, deputy, police officer, or military police officer) will substitute for the required specialized experience on a month for month basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Must have a valid driver's license.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.
NOTE:
Prison Enterprises industry or farm operations jobs are qualifying as experience in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Qualifying jobs in State service include Prison Enterprises Farm Supervisor, Prison Enterprises Farm Manager, Prison Enterprises Assistant Supervisor, and Prison Enterprises Supervisor.
Only Prison Enterprises job titles with the level of work designated as “supervisor” or higher will be considered equivalent in scope and responsibility or complexity to work performed as a Corrections Lieutenant in the state service, and therefore qualifying for the specialized experience.