State of Wisconsin

Corrections Planning & Operations Specialist

State of Wisconsin$78K — $94K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing and updating organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ability to facilitate information sharing among various teams or organizations.
  • Proven teamwork skills with multi-disciplinary teams and leadership.
  • Experience in auditing and improving organizational processes.
  • Background in handling emergency incidents utilizing Incident Command Structure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quality Incident Command System (ICS) training exercises.
  • Plan emergency preparedness activities across all divisions of the DOC.
  • Conduct security and operational audits for DOC facilities.
  • Maintain security management practices within DOC divisions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on NIMS and ICS processes.
  • Coordinate with external agencies to ensure ICS standards are met.
  • Act as a conduit for the DOC's continuity plans during emergency operations.

Benefits

  • At least 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and accrued sick time.
  • Affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings.
  • Lifetime retirement payment through a robust pension plan.
  • Optional participation in a tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
  • Access to the Well Wisconsin Program for health and wellness incentives.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support services.
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This position provides statewide services to all divisions and the Central Office of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). The scope of this position encompasses the entire Wisconsin DOC; serves as a subject matter expert on the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP); and provides consultation to department management and external partners. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: planning, developing, coordinating implementing and maintaining quality ICS training exercises/evaluations; emergency preparedness planning for all divisions within the department including Central Office; planning, developing and conducting regular and special climate reviews and security / operational audits for assigned DOC facilities; maintaining and monitoring security management activities for assigned DOC divisions; planning, developing, maintaining and monitoring a Comprehensive Exercise Program for the entire WI DOC; serving as a subject matter expert on the NIMS/ ICS process; working with outside agencies and all stakeholders in attaining consistent, quality ICS standards; and cooperation, and completing special assignments, investigations, audits and after action reviews as assigned.

As a PERS team member, this position is responsible for maintaining the readiness and management of operations in the DOC Emergency Operations Center and serves as a DOC Representative with an assigned position at the State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center upon activation. This position requires being a part of a PERS rotating on-call duty, and will be available to work on a 24 hour basis, and requires some weekend and evening coverage. PERS is also responsible for acting as a conduit for the WI DOC's Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) with the Wisconsin Department of Administration and serves as the Wisconsin Emergency Management point of contact for shared resource requests in response to disaster support across Wisconsin.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03 with a annual salary of $78550 to $94993. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12 month probationary period is required.

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.


  • Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website.


  • To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here .


Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position has the flexibility of a hybrid in-office and remote work schedule up to 3 days/week.

Shift: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

  • Reviewing, updating, and/or developing organizational policies and procedures.
  • F acilitating information sharing and the development of resources between workgroups and/or organizations.
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams and organizational leadership.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicant will have experience:

  • Auditing, tracking, and plan improvements within an organization.
  • Working with emergency incidents and/or drills involving the use of Incident Command Structure.


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.

The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here .

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.

Current State of Wisconsin employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page.

Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampto n , HR Specialist-Senior , at Jordan [email protected]

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on June 15, 2026.

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