Captain Security and Operations

Cumberland County Government; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development and training

Job summary

Cumberland County Government seeks a high-level security administrator to lead the jail’s safety, security, and compliance programs. You will direct custody operations, oversee staffing, and ensure adherence to state law and accreditation standards.

The role requires extensive corrections management experience, a criminal justice degree or equivalent training, and the ability to manage complex security systems and inmate safety. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine Driver’s License.
• Extensive supervisory/management experience in adult corrections.
• B/S Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years managing security systems and staff in a correctional setting.
• Accreditation/compliance experience preferred.
• Complete Maine CJ Academy Basic Corrections Course or waiver.
• LEPS Certification within first year of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custody, security, and discipline of inmates and monitor Security Threat Groups.
• Ensure compliance with Maine law and ACA/NCD standards through policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate staffing for jail security and supervision of inmates.
• Direct offender transfer, bed management, and unit housing operations.
• Supervise, train, and ensure safety of custody staff and offenders.
• Monitor daily facility activities and conduct annual reviews.
• Ensure compliance audits and address inmate grievances regarding security.

Skills

Driver's License (Maine)

Corrections supervision

Corrections security management

Accreditation/compliance experience

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

B/S Degree in Criminal Justice

Maine CJ Academy Basic Corrections Course

LEPS Certification

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for meeting the correctional facility requirements set by the state and certification board by directing, managing, administering, operating, and controlling all security activities of the direct supervision jail in compliance with Maine law, jail standards, professional correctional practices and American Correctional Association Standards for adult local detention facilities. Work includes planning, organizing, direction, and coordinating the security programs.

This position is fulltime with a full benefits package. Pay for this position is a range of $38.61-47.05 per hour. This range reflects the County’s good-faith estimate of pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity in alignment with the County’s step-based compensation system. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Maine Driver’s License;
• Previous extensive experience in increasingly responsible positions in adult corrections at the supervisory/management level;
• B/S Degree in Criminal Justice, and/or job-related experience, training and knowledge in corrections preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years managing and operating security systems, correctional staff and practices in a Correctional setting;
• Accreditation and compliance experience in maintaining standards with expected practice proof preferred;
• Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Basic Corrections Course or waiver;
• Successful completion of the LEPS Certification within the first year of employment;
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS

1. Ensures a quality facility by maintaining the custody, security, and discipline of the inmates assigned to the facility; oversees the monitoring of Security Threat Groups.
2. Ensures compliance with Maine Law and Department of Corrections standards; maintains correctional accredited standards with the American Correctional Association, National Commission on Correctional Health Care by developing, implementing, and monitoring the security policies, procedures, and practices of the Cumberland County Jail.
3. Ensures proper jail security by maintaining an appropriate staffing plan of supervisory staff and corrections officers necessary to maintain the Cumberland County jail security and to supervise/control the inmate population according to identified classification levels.
4. Oversees planning, organizing and direction of the offender transfer system and internal bed management to ensure unit management of boarder housing units and meet expectations with required standards.
5. Oversees the supervision, scheduling, instructing, training and ensuring the safety of assigned custody staff and offenders.
6. Monitors the daily facility activities of offenders and custody staff to ensure adequate follow-up and security of the facility.
7. Conducts annual review of facility operations.
8. Ensures compliance by monitoring adherence to all applicable policies, procedures and directives through completing internal compliance audits.
9. Handles inmate grievances or complaints pertaining to the security practices of the jail by reviewing, investigating, responding to, and resolving concerns.
10. Meets security requirements by establishing and maintaining a system to inspect and maintain all communications, and video monitoring security equipment via daily security inspection oversight. Assists in formulating facility security procedures and compliance.
11. Directs overall supervision of Corrections Supervisors, Correction Officers, offenders and daily engagement.
12. Maintains staff by providing annual training opportunities to employees and remedial training to address employee corrective action.
13. Oversees management of the restrictive housing unit and special management at the facility. Ensures all required best practices required by accreditation standards are met.
14. Meets correction requirements by ensuring that inmate visits are taking place, and rules and regulations are being followed; oversees facility entrance procedures, and coordinating professional and special visits.
15. Serves on the Administrative Restrictive Housing Review Board charged with the responsibility for assessing and evaluating the mental and physical state of inmates kept in closed custody.
16. Review Staff Use of Force incidents in area of responsibility; coordinates and activates the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT).
17. Ensures facility security by establishing and maintaining inner and outer perimeter security at the jail; oversees the facility search plan and maintaining a search team.
18. Ensures staff has proper uniforms and equipment to perform assigned duties by monitoring purchases and overseeing the inventory control section.
19. Ensures the cleanliness and condition of the facility by overseeing the completion of environmental health safety and fire inspections; ensures the facility housekeeping plan is enforced and followed.
20. Maintains proper staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as necessary; monitors, and evaluates job results. In addition, responsible for the completion of annual employee performance evaluations for supervised staff.
21. Complies with federal, state, and accreditation requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed action.
22. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
23. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
24. Supports the Sheriff’s safety and health policies by attending required safety training programs; reporting all accidents, and suspected safety hazards to supervisor.
25. Fulfills job function by participating as an active member in training; participating on Sheriff task forces and performing other responsibilities as assigned.
26. Designs and develops system improvements by conferring with departmental personnel and other correctional professionals.
27. Assists in the budget planning process by ensuring appropriate data and evaluations are compiled for the jail administrator; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justification for requests; approves, monitors and controls expenditures and internal audits of division’s property.
28. Reviews reports submitted by subordinate supervisors and conducts follow-up.
29. Assumes full responsibility for the institution in the absence of superiors during an assigned shift, holiday and/or weekend duty officer coverage.

BENEFITS

Cumberland County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package and is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce. Come join our team and culture of engaged employees. Our strong management team is dedicated to providing employees with inspiring leadership, a positive and friendly workplace, support, encouragement, and the necessary tools for success. We offer tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and professional development and training opportunities.

Position will remain open until filled.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.