Correctional Captain

General Description

Manages the security functions of a correctional facility, ensuring employee, inmate, visitor, and community safety and security. Provides direction and guidance to security staff while ensuring the protection of staff and inmates in accordance with the Wyoming Department of Corrections mission, policy and procedure. Directly supervises Lieutenants and provides overall supervision of Security personnel.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Conducts security audits of the facility and ensures that deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.
• Investigate staff and inmate issues.
• Responsible for performance appraisals on Lieutenant positions.
• Responsible for promotional boards for Lieutenant positions.
• Reviews disciplinary processes and recommends answers to inmate appeals for the Warden.
• Serves as part of the inmate disciplinary hearing committee when needed.
• Teaches in-service classes.
• Assigns staff to shift cards.
• Serves as part of the Security Threat Group committee for the facility.
• Ensures corrective action is completed on internal investigations.
• Investigation Officer for the Facility.
• Serve as Duty Officers for on-call incidents after hours.
• Ensuring all security post orders are reviewed, updated, and submitted for approval yearly.
• Serve as a Department Head and part of the Executive team for the facility.
• Oversees the availability and functionality of all security equipment, ensuring any deficiencies are identified and brought to the Chief of Security for resolution.
• Provides oversight of the area budget, including equipment, training, and overtime allocations, and advises the Chief of Security on any concerns or deviations.
• Supervises and monitors the coordination of all inmate transports, addressing issues as they arise and communicating needs or irregularities to the Chief of Security.
• Reviews all segregation status inmate reviews to verify timely and accurate investigations and appropriate housing decisions, elevating concerns to the Chief of Security when necessary.
• Reviews all staff reports, developing corrective action recommendations, and submitting them to the Deputy Warden while consulting with the Chief of Security on significant matters.
• Oversees daily shift operations for 1st, 2nd, and Administrative shifts, addressing operational concerns.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Preference may be given to those candidates who hold a Bachelor’s Degree, typically in Criminal Justice, plus 4-7 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Lieutenant.

• Knowledge of Department and institution‑specific policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of prisoner behaviors and principles of offender management.
• Knowledge of concepts and contemporary practices in group management and control in correctional institutions.
• Knowledge of supervisor/subordinate interactions.
• Knowledge of work management; skill in leadership, planning, and staff utilization.
• Knowledge of identifying safety and security problems.
• Knowledge of current literature, principles, concepts, and practices in the management of security and group control in Correctional Institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and control, personnel management, administrative prerogatives, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures established for the work system.

Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

1-3 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Lieutenant.

OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-7…