What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Center Superintendent position at State of Wisconsin?
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 Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Corrections Center Superintendent position. This position is based out of Gordon Correctional Center in Gordon, WI (Douglas County).
Position Summary
This position has overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the Gordon Correctional Center (GCC).
This position plans, organizes and directs all activities of a complex multi-phased community centered minimum-security facility, including security, treatment, rehabilitation and general service programs.
This position promotes and maintains community liaison activities by developing a variety of community resources through community service projects, emergency government, police, judicial and educational/vocational resources.
This position directly supervises 9 staff and has overall administrative responsibility for 17 additional employees which provide services to around 120 persons in our care (PIOC).
Areas supervised include business management, food service, maintenance, education, treatment, security and community service projects.
The superintendent is on-call on a 24-hour basis (including weekends and holidays) and responsible for performing any task or activity within the center including: officer duties, handling emergency situations such as disturbances, escapes, urinalysis, purchasing, groups and supervision.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $50.00/hour - $51.85/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead.
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 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 click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.
To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .
Job Details
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. Some flexibility in start time may be available.
This position is FLSA Exempt.
This position is not anticipated to travel on a routine 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 (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 may conduct pre-employment drug screens. 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.
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 .
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicant will have experience with the following:
Developing and implementing overall security plan, policies and procedures for a facility to ensure safety and continuous operations are in accordance with administrative rules, legal mandates, directives, policies and procedures Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff (e.g. assigning, evaluating, supervising the work of others; hiring, firing, disciplining, training, monitoring etc.) Establishing, maintaining, coordinating working relationships (e.g. with community organizations, municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies, government officials and the public etc.)
In addition to the above, a well-qualified applicant will have experience with the following:
Managing or providing oversight of multiple business programs and support services (e.g. purchasing, facility maintenance, food service operations, housekeeping, laundry, information technology, communications, stores, etc.) Program Management: (e.g. directing, evaluating, monitoring and coordinating multiple programs such as, but not limited to educational, vocational, recreational activities, treatment, rehabilitation, community service projects, work release etc.)
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday February 3 rd , 2025 .
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
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 Department of Corrections is currently recruiting to fill a Corrections Center Superintendent position. This position is based out of Gordon Correctional Center in Gordon, WI (Douglas County).
Position Summary
This position has overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the Gordon Correctional Center (GCC).
This position plans, organizes and directs all activities of a complex multi-phased community centered minimum-security facility, including security, treatment, rehabilitation and general service programs.
This position promotes and maintains community liaison activities by developing a variety of community resources through community service projects, emergency government, police, judicial and educational/vocational resources.
This position directly supervises 9 staff and has overall administrative responsibility for 17 additional employees which provide services to around 120 persons in our care (PIOC).
Areas supervised include business management, food service, maintenance, education, treatment, security and community service projects.
The superintendent is on-call on a 24-hour basis (including weekends and holidays) and responsible for performing any task or activity within the center including: officer duties, handling emergency situations such as disturbances, escapes, urinalysis, purchasing, groups and supervision.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $50.00/hour - $51.85/hour . Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead.
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 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 click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.
To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .
Job Details
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. Some flexibility in start time may be available.
This position is FLSA Exempt.
This position is not anticipated to travel on a routine 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 (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 may conduct pre-employment drug screens. 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.
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 .
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicant will have experience with the following:
Developing and implementing overall security plan, policies and procedures for a facility to ensure safety and continuous operations are in accordance with administrative rules, legal mandates, directives, policies and procedures Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff (e.g. assigning, evaluating, supervising the work of others; hiring, firing, disciplining, training, monitoring etc.) Establishing, maintaining, coordinating working relationships (e.g. with community organizations, municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies, government officials and the public etc.)
In addition to the above, a well-qualified applicant will have experience with the following:
Managing or providing oversight of multiple business programs and support services (e.g. purchasing, facility maintenance, food service operations, housekeeping, laundry, information technology, communications, stores, etc.) Program Management: (e.g. directing, evaluating, monitoring and coordinating multiple programs such as, but not limited to educational, vocational, recreational activities, treatment, rehabilitation, community service projects, work release etc.)
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability should send their cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of their service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist below . Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday February 3 rd , 2025 .
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
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