Institution Unit Supervisor

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

$102K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in program development, evaluation, and implementation (security, treatment, social services).
  • Ability to create and assess standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience in supervising or leading staff (assigning, directing, evaluating).
  • Management experience in overseeing unit operating procedures.
  • Experience working in a secured facility setting.
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary team approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure security, treatment, and living conditions for persons in care.
  • Coordinate activities within the unit and manage discipline efforts.
  • Supervise and direct unit staff effectively.
  • Facilitate and evaluate unit work assignments.
  • Monitor and maintain daily services provided to persons in care.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor institutional goals and policies.

Benefits

  • Substantial leave time including 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and accruable sick time.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Lifetime pension plan and optional tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
  • Well Wisconsin Program for health and wellness goal tracking with incentives.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering various resources for employee well-being.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This position is responsible for the security, treatment and general living conditions of all persons in our care assigned to the unit. The IUS is an administrator responsible for all activities within the unit, including the coordination of all disciplines to address and monitor persons in our care activities and well-being, supervision and direction of assigned unit staff, facilitation and evaluation of unit-based work assignments, monitoring, maintaining, and managing the daily unit-based services provided to persons in our care. The IUS is tasked with the development, implementation and monitoring of overall institution goals and policies as part of the institution management team.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $102,544 and $118,809 per year, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 81-34. 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 entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

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 to employment.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating a program (security, treatment, clinical, social services, structured activities, etc.)
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating standards, policies, and procedures
• Performing supervision or lead worker related activities (assigning, directing, and/evaluating work of staff; disciplinary matters, hiring, etc.)

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicants will have experience:
• Managing and supervising the operating procedures of a work unit (Coordinating and organizing teams, allocating resources, planning and defining strategies and goals, etc.)
• Working in a secured setting/facility
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams or approaches in the development, implementation and review of programs

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. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your letter of qualifications and resume will be evaluated and is considered the assessment for this position and should be limited to a maximum of two pages each.

Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The most eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.

Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at [email protected] .

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 16th, 2026.

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