CERT: Correctional Sergeant (2) - Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston.

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CERT: Correctional Sergeant (2) - Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston. Pay Grade 19: $25.78/hr to $33.36/hr (rate includes $1.00/hour Direct Care Stipend) Job Class Code: 5208 Open: November 04, 2025 Close: November 20, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

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they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment,

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, 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 vacancy at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston.

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

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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 arise 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.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to qualify, you must have two (2) years of

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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 The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc.) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its

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for this position. If you have met the minimum

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The normal order of referral is: Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government Current employees of the hiring agency Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees) Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine

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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 annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive the personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary.

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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% 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.

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