Supervising Officer 2 Statewide
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: Sturtevant, WI 53177
Description:
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 Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill Supervising Officer 2 positions throughout the state. The employment register established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies that may occur over the next four months at correctional facilities throughout the state of Wisconsin. If you are interested is any current or future openings, you will need to apply at this time.
The DOC has offices and/or facilities in all counties except Bayfield County, Florence County, Iron County, and Menominee County. For a map of all offices and facilities, please click here
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the security, custody, control of Persons In Our Care (PIOC); direct officer post and work assignments; inspect institution departments and functions; assist, instruct and counsel officers in their work; supervise or assist in supervising officer staff on a shift, involving hiring, promotion, discipline and grievance resolution; evaluate officer work performance review and update officers' post orders as changes occur; train or assist training staff in post orders, security procedures, crowd control and weapons; participate in the development, writing and updating of policies and procedures; implement policies and procedures and interpret them to lower level officers and PIOC; deal with PIOC problems as they arise during institution rounds, see PIOCs requesting interviews; make recommendations on work assignments; serve as a member of Program Review Committee dealing with programming and classification of PIOCs; serve on the institution disciplinary committee; conduct disciplinary hearings; notify appropriate individuals and agencies in event of emergency; coordinate security operations; assume the role of Chief Security Officer during evening hours, and in absence of the Security Director.
Salary Information
Pay Schedule and Range: 81-34 with an annual salary range of $97593 - $113068. Currently, an additional $3.00/hr ($6,240 per year) add-on for Maximum Security Institutions and an additional $1.00/hr ($2,080 per year) add-on for Medium Security Institutions is approved for all hours in pay status.
Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with language in the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Job Details
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.
Remote work is not an option for this position.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
In addition to the above, a well-qualified candidate will also have:
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. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position . Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click here . Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies.
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 your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Ramona Koch, Human Resources Specialist- Senior at Ramona.Koch@wisconsin.gov
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.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59pm on June 8, 2025. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: July 8, 2025, at which time we will continue recruiting with a new job opening.
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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 Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill Supervising Officer 2 positions throughout the state. The employment register established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies that may occur over the next four months at correctional facilities throughout the state of Wisconsin. If you are interested is any current or future openings, you will need to apply at this time.
The DOC has offices and/or facilities in all counties except Bayfield County, Florence County, Iron County, and Menominee County. For a map of all offices and facilities, please click here
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the security, custody, control of Persons In Our Care (PIOC); direct officer post and work assignments; inspect institution departments and functions; assist, instruct and counsel officers in their work; supervise or assist in supervising officer staff on a shift, involving hiring, promotion, discipline and grievance resolution; evaluate officer work performance review and update officers' post orders as changes occur; train or assist training staff in post orders, security procedures, crowd control and weapons; participate in the development, writing and updating of policies and procedures; implement policies and procedures and interpret them to lower level officers and PIOC; deal with PIOC problems as they arise during institution rounds, see PIOCs requesting interviews; make recommendations on work assignments; serve as a member of Program Review Committee dealing with programming and classification of PIOCs; serve on the institution disciplinary committee; conduct disciplinary hearings; notify appropriate individuals and agencies in event of emergency; coordinate security operations; assume the role of Chief Security Officer during evening hours, and in absence of the Security Director.
Salary Information
Pay Schedule and Range: 81-34 with an annual salary range of $97593 - $113068. Currently, an additional $3.00/hr ($6,240 per year) add-on for Maximum Security Institutions and an additional $1.00/hr ($2,080 per year) add-on for Medium Security Institutions is approved for all hours in pay status.
Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with language in the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.
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, nine 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 with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .
Job Details
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.
Remote work is not an option for this position.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
- Performing supervisory or lead worker related activities (e.g. assigning, directing, and/or evaluating work; disciplinary matters, hiring, providing training/mentoring, etc.).
- Responding to and assuming command in emergency such as physical altercations, medical emergencies, and crisis intervention during incidents in correctional / secure residential treatment facilities, or an organization where you are required to respond to an incident as part of a first responder / volunteer responder organization (e.g. military, volunteer fire department / EMT, etc.).
- Conducting investigations and coordinating with outside agencies.
- Establishing and maintaining a professional working relationship with stakeholders.
In addition to the above, a well-qualified candidate will also have:
- Experience providing formal training, coaching, or mentorship to others in a group or one on one setting (e.g. FTO instructor / coordinator, POSC, ERU Team Leader, Firearms, Security Threat Group, etc.).
- Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams and/or serving on committees or work groups.
- Experience assuming on-site responsibilities after normal business hours, weekends, holidays (e.g. operational decisions, on-call notifications, emergency management, and follow-through considerations, 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. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Applicants should attach a letter of qualification and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualification and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position . Your letter of qualification and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.
Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualification, if interested please click here . Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies.
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 your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR Specialist. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.
Questions can be directed to Ramona Koch, Human Resources Specialist- Senior at Ramona.Koch@wisconsin.gov
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.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until 11:59pm on June 8, 2025. We anticipate using this Job Opening Until: July 8, 2025, at which time we will continue recruiting with a new job opening.
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.