CORRECTIONS UNIT MANAGER (2 POSITIONS)
040003622 & 040003362
Code: 5243
Pay Grade: 28 - $69,097.60 - $95,846.40 (this includes $2.00/hr. Corrections Career stipend and $.60/hr. Institutional stipend)
Open: October 24, 2024
Close: November 7, 2024
Looking for a fulfilling and challenging career opportunity? Look no further than our Unit Manager position at Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. As a Unit Manager, you will plan, coordinate, direct, oversee, and evaluate security and treatment plans, adjusting them as needed based on identified needs, goals attained, and planned paths to move forward. You are a vital part of our management team; responsible for facilitating communication between residents and staff to ensure the safety and security of all involved. We are seeking empathic listeners and persuasive speakers who can motivate and engage those within their unit, while encouraging creativity and innovation in problem solving. Our outstanding applicants will understand the impact of decisions in a diverse group and thrive in a fast-paced environment
The values of Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Commitment are integral to the Maine Model of Corrections and the mission of the Maine Department of Corrections. As a Unit Manager at the Maine State Prison, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and community clients by reducing harm through supportive intervention, empowering change, and restoring lives. The Maine Model of Corrections emphasizes normalization and humanization, with a focus on de-stigmatization, respect, and modernization of the Department as a whole.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
Responsibilities include interpreting, applying, and administering institutional policies and procedures, performing quality assurance audits, conducting internal affairs investigations, and serving as a subject matter expert to senior managers involved in facility wide decisions. Work includes performing investigations which may involve properly searching and seizing evidence. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical employees. Work is performed under limited supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field with specific knowledge of 21st century corrections best practices and/or risk reduction interventions, including two (2) years of experience leading corrections-related (or similarly-related) projects and theimplementation of newpolicies/practices in a correctional (or comparable) environment (institutions or community corrections).
BENEFITS
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
