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Correctional Captain

Correctional Captain

CompanyOregon State Government
LocationWestern United States, USA
Salary$8097 – $10827
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Four years of experience in a correctional security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of AICs, with one year at the level of a Lieutenant in a correctional system.
  • Be able to obtain, within two weeks, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.

Responsibilities

  • Assigning, monitoring, evaluating, and assessing training needs of subordinate staff; participating in screening process of new hires; conducting background checks of applicants and making recommendations on hiring; conducting orientation of new hires.
  • Resolving personnel issues and complaints; responding to grievances; participating in disciplinary investigations; effectively recommending appropriate actions; counseling employees in work-related activities such as professional growth, and career development.
  • Reviewing and investigating reports of security, safety and sanitation infractions; reviewing and endorsing all misconduct and unusual incident reports prepared by subordinates; ensuring corrective action is taken; authorizing and terminating visits; making independent decision to remove Adults in Custody (AICs) to special housing unit or to return AICs to parent institution because of major infraction or the need for protection.
  • Supervising and inspecting dining room, infirmary and clinic, housing units, segregation units; authorizing changes in institution routing when dictated by operational necessity; and serving as commander in emergency situations until relieved by superiors; initiating action, deploying staff, and notifying designated staff in emergencies such as an AIC disturbance, escape, or criminal activity; securing and maintaining chain of evidence in the event of criminal activity.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.