Topic: Letter of The Law / Hiring Males for Female Facilities

Let me preface this by saying I work in Community Corrections, not a jail or prison.

I work for a company with multiple facilities, both male and female, but the one I work in is male only. I interviewed for a supervisor position in a female facility and was not given the promotion. It went to a female with significantly less experience than I have. I am in good standing with the company, and my last review was great.

My belief is that the promotion was based on sexual discrimination. The female facility already does not have any males working there, but have stated they’d allow a male supervisor.

Does anyone know of any laws or precedents where this type of discrimination is allowed? Or do I have a good case to go to the EEOC about this?