ASSOCIATE DEPUTY WARDEN - LUMLEY

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is seeking an Associate Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator I) for the Lumley Unit at ASPC–Perryville in Goodyear, Arizona. Under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden, this role leads and supervises unit activities and is responsible for the safety and security of staff and inmates. The ADW oversees unit operations, inmate management, programming, staff actions, and institutional compliance, and assists Deputy Wardens in applying the department’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. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination. Employees must complete a tuberculosis test during orientation and annually thereafter. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify. The listed salary is $85,176. The posting closes October 30, 2026.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain (selective preference).
• Knowledge of state and federal correctional laws and regulations, department policies, institutional directives, and personnel rules.
• Knowledge of the institution’s physical layout, organizational structure, security systems, and managerial practices.
• Knowledge of inmate management methods, classification systems, security levels, and reporting practices.
• Skills in written and verbal communication; administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques; planning staff and inmate needs; time management; and research, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a prison environment and comply with departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to create comprehensive, concise reports and evaluate correctional programs and divisional operations using objective data.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

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 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 department 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 concerning unit security and programs.
• Complete special projects.
• Conduct management staff meetings.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, plus 10 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave 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; positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
• Optional deferred compensation plans and 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