ASSOCIATE DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • KINGMAN, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to serve as Associate Deputy Warden (ADW) in the Contract Beds Division at Arizona State Prison Complex - Kingman in Golden Valley, Arizona. Under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden, the ADW 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 ideal candidate has experience leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience managing inmate populations at various custody levels, and experience monitoring and directing unit operations, security, and inmate programming. The role requires working in a prison environment and complying with departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination. Employees must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify. If driving or vehicle use is an essential job function, applicable driver’s license, training, record-check, and insurance requirements apply.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a prison environment.
• Ability to adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to create comprehensive yet concise reports.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• 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 and classification systems and levels appropriate to all security levels and inmates.
• Knowledge of reporting practices, audit and inspection tools and practices, and compliance standards and monitoring methods.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques, planning and projecting staff and inmate needs, time management, and researching, analyzing, and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain.
• 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 inmate work, education, and recreational programs.
• 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 unit security and program issues.
• 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, with 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).
• Comprehensive and affordable insurance options, including medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Retirement program; positions in this classification participate in 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