SUPERVISORY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Department of Human Resources seeks a Supervisory Correctional Officer Major for the Department of Corrections in Washington, DC. This role oversees the security program and line management of custody and care areas, coordinating with support services to ensure inmate safety and facility operations.

The incumbent will supervise correctional staff on rotating shifts, plan schedules, and lead emergency procedures when required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required: knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
• Must be at the Captain level to qualify.
• High School Diploma or GED Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage DOC correctional force and security program on assigned shifts.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage across all duty posts and rotate assignments.
• Plan leave, training, and shift rotations per security requirements.
• Direct correctional force to maintain safety, decorum, and inmate discipline.
• May lead emergency or escape procedures until supervisors arrive.
• Participate in Safety/Security Committee and other boards as directed.
• Coordinate with other units to support daily program execution.
• Investigate grievances that affect performance of duties.
• Inspect duty posts and housing units for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Grievance investigations

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The position is located at the Department of Corrections (DOC). This position provides direct line of responsibility for the administration and management of all custody and care areas. In addition, the incumbent of this position is responsible for interfacing and/or coordinating with support service areas as those activities pertain to custody, care and security of inmates.

Duties And Responsibilities

Serves as Supervisory Correctional Officer (Major) responsible for managing the DOC subordinate correctional force and the planning, directing and administering of the security program of the facility on assigned shifts.

Reviews assignment rosters to ensure 24 hours, seven-day-a-week coverage of all duty posts on any one of three shifts, and equitable assignment rotation in the interest of training and morale.

Formulates officers’ leave, training, shift rotation and sign-off-day schedules in accordance with the security requirements of the facility.

Provides direction and deployment of a correctional force, according to shifts and posts, to ensure the safety and security of the facility, maintain the discipline and decorum of inmates, and encourage work production and training.

May assume charge of emergency or escape procedures and direct such activities until superiors’ arrival.

Serves on the facility's Safety/Security Committee, established to formulate plans and issue regulations for the improvement of safety conditions; the Disciplinary Board, and other committees as directed.

Maintains liaison with representatives of other units and service/program areas to facilitate coordination in the execution of the facility's daily program.

Investigates and resolves grievances which could adversely affect the efficient performance of official duties.

Conducts extensive investigations on all shifts to detect and eliminate apparent weaknesses in the facility's physical plant or mode of operation.

Inspect correctional duty posts and inmate worksites to ensure that officers remain alert, attentive and maintain adequate custodial safeguards.

Inspect inmate housing units, recreational areas, and worksites to ensure strict adherence to regulations relating to housekeeping and sanitation.

Investigates actual or potential escapes, riots, strikes and demonstrations, eliminate all known causative factors which conflict with existing regulations; and prepares complete reports for study by the Deputy Warden and other senior officials.

Qualification and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.

Must be at the Captain level to qualify.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED Certification.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is performed in a Correctional Facility/Treatment Facility with and around inmates.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts - This is a (24) hour facility, rotating shift and holidays is required for this position, you may be called to return to work in case of an emergency situation.

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-007-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)/At-Will.

Management Supervisory Service (MSS): Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Safety Sensitive.

TB test will be required for the entry on duty.

Essential Designation: Essential Position Designation: This position has been designated as Essential employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, individuals in this position may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties that are vital to the continuity of medical facilities, public safety, emergency services, and/or other crucial operations.

Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.