ASSOCIATE DEPUTY WARDEN - CIBOLA

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an Associate Deputy Warden (ADW) to lead and supervise unit activities under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden. The position is responsible for the safety and security of staff and inmates and for overseeing unit operations, inmate management, and programming. The successful candidate will bring experience leading and developing diverse staff groups and progressive administrative experience managing inmate populations at various custody levels, monitoring unit operations and security, and overseeing inmate programming. The ADW assists Deputy Wardens in applying ADCRR’s vision through modern correctional practices.

The position is located at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Yuma, Cibola Unit, 7125 East Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Luis, Arizona 85349. Salary is $85,176.00. The posting closes November 9, 2026.

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

Requirements

• 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 the classification system and levels appropriate to security levels and inmates.
• Knowledge of reporting practices.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques.
• Skill in planning and projecting staff and inmate needs.
• Skill in 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.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
• Employees must take a TB 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, employees must hold and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass necessary driving-record checks, maintain an acceptable record, and maintain required liability insurance when using a personally owned vehicle for State business.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain.
• A 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 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 related to unit security and program issues.
• 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, 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).
• Affordable medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Retirement program; this classification participates 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