Institution Unit Supervisor

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the security, treatment and general living conditions of all Persons in our Care (PIOC) assigned to three medium security, general population housing units. The Institution Unit Supervisor is an administrator responsible for all activities within the unit, including the coordination of all disciplines to address and monitor PIOC activities and well-being, supervision and direction of assigned unit staff, facilitation and evaluation of unit-based work assignments and treatment programs, monitoring, developing and maintain physical plant, and managing the daily unit-based services provided to PIOCs. Furthermore, each unit supervisor is responsible for development and maintenance of a specific institution-wide program and the supervision and direction of the involved and affected staff. The Institution Unit Supervisor is an administrator who is tasked with the development, implementation and monitoring of overall institution goals, policies and procedures as part of the institution management team and the ability to respond and perform in the role of Warden’s designee as required.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-34 with a starting pay of $49.30/hour - $57.12/hour, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:
• Implementing and evaluating security standards within a unit
• Performing supervision or lead worker related activities, (e.g. assigning, directing, and evaluating work; disciplinary matters, providing training and mentoring).
• Managing operating procedures of a work unit
• In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams, committees, or work groups
• Developing and managing a unit budget and preparing budget requests

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.

Contact Information

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.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson at kathryn.benson@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-5668.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on July 16, 2026.