DEFINITION

Manages an inmate security program in an adult correctional institution; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.

Formulates security policies and regulations; issues operational memos/directives and assists with formulation of in-service training programs; makes recommendations to the parole board.

Directs/coordinates the movements, housing, counts, and discipline of inmates; interviews inmates and conducts investigations, hearings and reviews; serves as member of classification, diagnostic and adjustment committees.

Makes periodic inspection of entire facility and observes the operations of various departments; checks for compliance with safety and sanitation rules/regulations.

Maintains various administrative records/reports and compiles/analyzes data regarding inmate placement and movement inside/outside of the institution.

Attends staff conferences and professional seminars as required.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of a security and rehabilitation program in a correctional institution.

Knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision and administration.

Knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of modern penal administration and criminology.

Knowledge of current literature in the field of modern penology.

Ability to plan, organize, control and effectively supervise the work of subordinates.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience equal to eight-years’ full-time work in a juvenile or adult community/institutional corrections or jail security program, three-years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of accredited post high school education for each year of the non-supervisory experience to a maximum of five-years;

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experiences equal to twelve months as a Correctional Security Manager, twelve months as a Treatment Services Director, eighteen months as a Correctional Supervisor 2 or thirty-six months as a Correctional Supervisor 1.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

May require satisfactory completion of:

· psychological tests;

· a background investigation check;

· a health screen administered by an institutional physician;

· a urinalysis screen for drugs.

Effective Date: 03/06 SP