Corrections Security Director

State of Wisconsin; Portage (IN); Sur place; USD 104 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The State of Wisconsin, housed at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI, seeks a Corrections Security Director to manage security, treatment, and living conditions for all Persons In Our Care in a 24/7 operation. The role reports to the Deputy Warden and oversees central control, armory, perimeter, program areas, visiting, and more.

Salary range is $104,000–$121,742 per year plus benefits; a 2-year Career Executive trial period applies.

Qualifications

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures for a 24/7 operation.
• Supervising staff (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
• Investigating staff and/or inmate misconduct allegations

Responsabilités

• Oversee security operations and living conditions for persons in care.
• Lead policy development and enforcement for 24/7 facility operations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure security compliance.
• Manage staff performance, training, and staffing needs.

Connaissances

Policy development

Staff supervision

Security standards

Collaboration

Investigation

Description du poste

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill a Corrections Security Director position, located at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, WI (Columbia County).

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.

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.

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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

The State of Wisconsin is proud Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.

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.

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

Deadline to Apply

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

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