Correctional Industries Supervisor 1 (Auto Mechanics)
Correctional Auto Mechanic
Recruitment # 260528-2453CO-001
Location Somers, CT
Date Opened 6/17/2026 2:00:00 PM
Salary $60,588 - $79,162/year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/30/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Correction ( DOC (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) ) is seeking a CDL Class A or Class B licensed individual to join our team as a Correctional Auto Mechanic (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2453CO&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) at the Osborn Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/osborn-ci) in Somers, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees.
This is a Hazardous Duty (https://www.osc.ct.gov/empret/hazduty/workshop/index.html) Position and offers an excellent pension plan.
Position Highlights
This position is responsible for the repair and service maintenance of a large fleet of state-owned vehicles, correctional transportation buses and perimeter security vehicles.
In addition, maintains small engine utility vehicles, large and small mowers, plows, sanders, snow blowers and leaf blowers.
This is full time position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
About Us
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Selection Plan
Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor and providing instruction for a group of inmates engaged in the manufacture, production or processing of products or services in the occupation indicated by the parenthetical title of the class.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Supervises and instructs inmates in proper methods and techniques of manufacturing process or service, proper use of tools and materials, necessary safety rules and procedures and maintenance, cleaning and repair of equipment;
Plans and routes work to be performed, assigning inmates to specific tasks;
Estimates needs and requisitions supplies, materials and equipment necessary;
Supervises maintenance and/or repair of equipment or arranges for outside service and material;
Maintains cost, production inventory and time records and makes necessary reports on operations;
Maintains discipline and enforces security measures within assigned areas;
Maintains appropriate security procedures for tools, equipment, chemicals, etc.;
Reviews and evaluates performance of assigned inmates;
Submits reports relative to inmate disciplinary actions, recommendations for "good time", furloughs, reassignments, etc.;
May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist custodial forces in emergencies;
May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment involved in occupational area;
Knowledge of methods and techniques of production planning and control;
Considerable
interpersonal skills;
oral communication skills;
Ability to
interpret plans, blueprints and diagrams where required;
keep records and make reports;
perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
train, instruct and supervise inmates in methods and techniques of the trade;
utilize computer software;
Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in the industry, manufacturing process, services or trade indicated in the occupational parenthetical title of the class.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years of experience in correctional work, two (2) years of which were assigned to full time training in the area indicated in the occupational parenthetical title of the class may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Heavy Equipment Repair.
Experience with Diesel Repair.
Experience with Electronic Workorder Systems.
Experience training and supervising others.
Experience with Fleet Vehicles and regularly scheduled maintenance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain either a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, a Commercial Driver's License or both.
Incumbents may be required to travel.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and the following discomforts depending upon their industry: loud machine noises, chemical fumes, working in tiring positions, working with dangerous (high speed and/or high temperature, etc.) machinery.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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