Superintendent

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for institutional security work administering the custody, security and discipline programs at a large correctional facility or in the Office of the Commissioner.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans and directs the security, control and safety programs within an institution or oversees and coordinates the inspection, security, care and safety programs at all correctional facilities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Inspects the institutions on a regular basis ensuring that institutional security and sanitation policies and procedures are adequate and being enforced.
• Investigates and is responsible for reporting all irregularities and violations arising in any area of responsibility.
• Assesses and evaluates effectiveness of institutional programs and makes recommendations for change as necessary.
• Assists in the development of institutional policies and procedures and oversees implementation to ensure compliance by staff.
• Participates in classification and treatment boards / committees and oversees inmate classification and subsequent assignment within the institution.
• Coordinates the institutional security operations with the appropriate treatment programs.
• May monitor the work of subordinates and evaluate their performance in light of institutional policy and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of records, reports, and summaries in support of program operational effectiveness.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Security Superintendent

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

• At least three years experience as a Correctional Lieutenant OR at least two years experience as a Correctional Staff Lieutenant OR at least one year experience as a Correctional Captain or equivalent experience in the CO / series.
• Six months experience in correctional management which includes directing, coordinating and monitoring the daily operations of a correctional facility for security operations, administrative functions and institutional programs.
• Three years experience in ensuring compliance with security and safety standards for correctional facilities.
• Six months experience in making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
• Six months experience in evaluating inmate security levels to determine appropriate housing assignments within a facility.

Additional Posting Information

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6 : 00 p.m. and 8 : 00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Last updated : 2024-05-14