Corrections Security Director

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

457 plan

PSLF program

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections is seeking a Security Director to supervise security, treatment, and living conditions for Persons In Our Care within the section. The director oversees central control, armory, towers, perimeter, program areas, visiting, reception, training, mail and property to ensure safety and policy compliance.

The role requires leadership in policy implementation, security standard evaluation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a correctional setting.

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.
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security program for all areas of the institution.
• Develop and monitor security policies and procedures.
• Lead central control, armory, towers, perimeter, and program areas.
• Coordinate training, visiting, mail and property operations.

Skills

Policy development

Staff supervision

Security standards

Collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Warden, this manager is responsible for the security, treatment and general living conditions of all Persons In Our Care assigned to the section. The Security Director is an administrator responsible for all activities within their section, and the development, implementation and monitoring of overall security, goals, policies and procedures of the institution. This section manager is responsible for the security program for all areas of the institution including central control, the armory, towers, perimeter, program areas, visiting, reception, training, mail and property.

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 Package

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

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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 remotely.

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
• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a correctional setting

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

• Investigating staff and/or inmate misconduct allegations

Equal Opportunity

The State of Wisconsin is proud Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories and provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities.

Veterans 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 consideration of the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on November 8, 2026.

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