Facilities Specialist

Position Summary This position provides professional level administrative and program supervision in an assigned geographic area of the state to county jails, Huber facilities, houses of correction, juvenile detention facilities, secure residential care center for children and youth (SRCCCY) and municipal lockups; Responsibilities include providing technical assistance and evaluation in the highly specialized area of jail management, inmate supervision, construction design, maintenance and operation of detention facilities and the on-going development of standards and manuals. This position serves as Department's representative to local governmental units; fulfills the DOC's statutory responsibility as provided for by Wisconsin Statutes (chs. 301,302 and 303) which is to ensure county and municipal compliance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements (DOC 346, 347, 348, 349, and 350). This position makes recommendations for corrective action up to and including Department orders, which county jails, Huber facilities, houses of correction, juvenile detention facilities, SRCCCY, and municipal lockups are expected to follow; and are responsible for reviewing and issuing findings related to reportable incidents including suicides, deaths, escapes, incidents of sexual assault and limited other personnel matters. Salary Information The starting pay is between $83200 and $96907 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 07-03. 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. NOTE: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week. Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment to this position. Must be able to regularly travel throughout portions of the State of Wisconsin. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have: Training and/or experience evaluating or inspecting detention facilities and inmate/juvenile management practices, policies, and procedures. Training and/or experience briefing local partners/interested parties the outcomes of inspections, evaluations, and special investigations. Training and/or experience establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships. In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have: Training and/or experience reviewing investigations and recommending corrective action. Training and/or experience reviewing and approving policies and procedures and ensuring compliance. Experience reviewing documentation and writing summary reports. Experience providing technical assistance and consultation to various audiences. Experience coordinating and conducting training. Questions can be directed to Phia Vang, Human Resources Specialist at View email address on click.appcast.io. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affietive Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Deadline to Apply Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on August 17th, 2026. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser. #J-18808-Ljbffr