Corrections Security Director

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/personal time

Health insurance

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement savings plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

State benefits information

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Green Bay is seeking a security program supervisor to administer and oversee the institution's security operations. The role plans program changes, directs staff assignments, and recommends security policy to the Warden.

The position requires leading a 24/7 operation, ensuring compliance with policies, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain safe, secure facilities. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures for a 24/7 operation.
• Supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations).
• Directing, implementing, and evaluating security standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigating staff and/or inmate misconduct allegations
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting

Skills

Policy development

Staff supervision

Security standards implementation

Job description

Position Summary

This position administers and supervises the security program for the institution. This position plans security program changes, directs assignment of subordinate staff, and recommends security policy to the Warden.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 81-02 with an annual salary of $104000 - $121742, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required.

Benefits

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

This position is NOT eligible to work remote.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures for a 24/7 operation
• Supervising staff (e.g. hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance evaluations, etc.)
• Directing, implementing, and evaluating security standards

In addition to the Acceptable, well qualified applicant will have experience in:

• Investigating staff and/or inmate misconduct allegations
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veteran Program

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor, at [e-mail],

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on August 26, 2026.

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