Corrections Security Director — 24/7 Operations Lead

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

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.