Correctional Sergeant : Maine State Prison- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Opening Date: April 9, 2026 Closing Date: April 24, 2026 Pay Grade 19: Pay Grade 19: $26.89/hr to $34.62/hr (rate includes $1.00/hour Direct Care Stipend) Location: Maine State Prison MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission. The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a few vacancies at the Maine State Prison in Warren. This position is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature involving the custody, security, discipline, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons committed to an adult correctional facility. As a Correctional Sergeant, you work includes directing and overseeing subordinate officers in the progressive care and training of residents, directing the handling of emergencies, and ensuring adequate staff coverage. Typical Duties: - Directs, observes, and evaluates the day-to-day work activities of subordinate staff in order to ensure work requirements are accomplished properly. -Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of treatment strategies and integrates daily activities with treatment goals in order to assist in the rehabilitative process. -Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates the activity and movement of residents within a specified area/unit in order to ensure observance of institutional rules and to ensure security and safety of the area/unit. -Inspects living areas and institutional grounds in order to ensure rules and regulations are being observed and residents are properly secured. -Monitors and reviews weekly evaluations of resident behavior in order to identify potential problems and ensure follow-up of evaluations. -Schedules transportation of residents as needs arises in order to ensure safe, secure, proper and timely movement of residents. -Trains subordinate staff in order to ensure competent work performance. -Evaluates subordinates’ performance, examines task outcome against job standards, and discusses evaluation with employees in order to keep employee informed of progress, provide motivation, fairly and objectively document levels of achievement, recommend approval or denial of merit increase/promotion, recommend discipline (up to and including termination), and ensure maintenance of a competent and effective workforce. -Intervenes in and controls acts of negative behavior and violence using physical force, restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, and other methods in order to ensure and maintain order and security. -Documents observations and prepares reports concerning individual and group interaction, participation, and progress made in treatment programs in order to provide professional and supervisory staff with accurate data for continuation or modification of treatment programs and activities. -Serves as a fully participating, voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and is directly responsible for making decisions regarding transfers, classification status, and job assignments in order to assist in the rehabilitative process and ensure effectiveness of unit operations. -Supervises the investigation and reporting of violation of institutional rules to in order to ensure and maintain order, safety, and security. -Participates on grievance and disciplinary committees in order to provide information and assistance in ensuring effective and efficient unit operations. -Oversees and directs the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager in order to ensure continuity of operations and maintain safety and security. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must have two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer in a federal, state, or county correctional facility Licensing Requirement: Completion of the 80-hour Basic Corrections Training Course. Review Process Your application materials (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions, etc.) will be reviewed against job-specific criteria developed by subject matter experts. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed on an eligibility register for this classification. Certification to Vacancies When a vacancy occurs, eligible candidates are referred in the following order: Employees on layoff status from Maine State Government Current employees of the hiring agency Current Maine State employees in other agencies Reemployment candidates (former State employees) External candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine Benefits of working for the State of Maine: 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 Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,252.80 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. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart. . 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