Corrections Center Superintendent KCC

Position Summary

This position has overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC). This position plans, organizes, and directs all activities of a multi-phased community centered minimum-security facility, including security, treatment, rehabilitation, and general service programs.

This position promotes and maintains community liaison activities by developing a variety of community resources through innovative ideas. This position directly supervises staff and has overall administrative responsibility for additional employees. The center provides services to an average of 110 Persons in our Care (residents).

Areas supervised include business management, community work crews, food service, laundry, maintenance, resident's work release, and school release programs. This position will usually be on-call on a 24-hour basis (including holidays and weekends) and is responsible for performing any task or activity within the center including officer duties, managing emergency situations such as disturbances, escapes, urinalysis, purchasing, groups, and supervision.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $54.48/hour - $56.55/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead.

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, 9 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 including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Job Details

This position is not eligible for remote work and will work on site.

This position is FLSA Exempt.

Anticipated schedule will be Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM.

This position will also have on-call responsibilities which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position may occasionally travel to other DOC worksites but is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis. Most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualifications and resume:

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience managing and planning programming (e.g., education, recreation, vocational training, etc.).
• Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., local law enforcement, local governments, etc.).
• Experience with administration of a budget.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have:

• Experience developing and implementing an overall security plan for a facility to ensure safety and continuous operations, in accordance with administrative rules, legal mandates, directives, policies and procedures.
• Experience overseeing the operations of a facility that houses residents, managing multiple service areas (e.g., business office, food service, laundry, sanitation, maintenance, etc.).
• Experience performing supervisory activities (establishing operating procedures, conducting performance evaluations, performing supervisory administrative functions, hiring, 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.

Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered. Please log-in through your Employee Self Service account and apply through the "Careers" tile.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday October 12 th , 2026.

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