Associate Deputy Warden - Lumley

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an Associate Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator I) for the Lumley Unit at Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Perryville in Goodyear, Arizona. Under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden, the Associate Deputy Warden provides leadership and supervision of unit activities and is responsible for the safety and security of staff and inmates. The role assists Deputy Wardens in applying ADCRR’s vision through modern correctional practices.

The position calls for experience leading and developing diverse staff groups, progressive administrative experience managing inmate populations at various custody levels, and experience monitoring and directing unit operations, security, and inmate programming. The Associate Deputy Warden oversees institutional programs and operations, inmate management, unit personnel actions, and physical plant facilities.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to corrections, department policies, institutional directives, and personnel rules.
• Knowledge of the institution’s physical layout, organizational structure, security systems, and institutional managerial practices.
• Knowledge of inmate management methods, classification systems and levels, and reporting practices.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques.
• Skill in planning and projecting staff and inmate needs, time management, research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a prison environment and adhere to departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to create comprehensive yet concise reports and evaluate correctional program and divisional operations using objective data.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Selected applicants must pass a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
• Employees must take a tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• If driving or vehicle use is an essential job function, employees must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training and record checks, and meet applicable driving and insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or active enrollment in Criminal Justice/Corrections, Public Administration, or Behavioral Science.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates.
• Oversee the development and operation of work, education, and recreational programs for inmates.
• Coordinate and monitor a variety of program areas within the institution.
• Oversee inmate management, including grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, and transfers.
• Conduct investigations, training, and security and physical plant inspections.
• Prepare and evaluate reports of findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with ADC policies and health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee unit physical plant facilities and inmate movements.
• Review and approve unit personnel actions, including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring, and terminations.
• Develop and propose policy changes regarding security and program issues in the unit.
• Complete special projects.
• Conduct management staff meetings.
• Attend training and/or meetings as required.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program through the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed