Institution Unit Supervisor

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 Institution Unit Supervisor is responsible for the security, general living conditions and activities of all residents/persons in our care assigned to live and/or participate in programs on the housing unit(s) at Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI). This position coordinates multiple discipline areas and provides supervision and direction to assigned unit staff, facilitates and evaluates unit-based work assignments, manages and directs resident conduct.

This position also manages the daily unit-based services provided to residents, and monitors and maintains the physical plant. Included in the major goals of this position are the administration of treatment programs; technical supervision, direction, and instruction of social workers and/or treatment staff for programs; maintaining and updating clinical and administrative procedures; developing appropriate program components; and performing public relations duties.

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-34 with a starting pay of $48.33/hour - $55.99/hour
. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 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 including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

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This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site. Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is anticipated to share the on-call responsibilities of the Administrative Duty Officer, which will occasionally involve work on nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is FLSA Exempt. This position is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis, but most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen pass the screen as a contingency of employment. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience in the following:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment and/or specialized programs (e.g., treatment, clinical, and/or social services, education, religious programs, structured activities).
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating security standards, policies and/or procedures in a secure setting.
• Performing supervision or lead worker related activities (e.g., assigning, directing,…