ASSOCIATE DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Associate Deputy Warden (ADW). Under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden, the ADW will provide leadership and supervision of unit activities and is responsible for the safety and security of staff and inmates. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience in managing inmate populations at various custody levels, monitoring and directing unit operations, security, and inmate programming. They will assist the Deputy Wardens in applying ADCRR’s vision using modern correctional practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies, institutional directives, and personnel rules
• Knowledge of Physical layout of the institution, the organizational structure, security systems, and institutional managerial practices
• Knowledge of Inmate management methods
• Knowledge of Classification system and levels appropriate to all levels of security and inmates
• Knowledge of Reporting practices
• Skill in Written and verbal communications
• Skill in Administrative, managerial, leadership, and supervisory techniques
• Skill in Planning and projection of staff and inmate needs
• Skill in Time management
• Skill in Researching, analyzing, and problem-solving
• 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 the correctional program and divisional operations based on objective data
• Ability to Establish and maintain working relationships

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain
• Bachelor’s degree or actively enrolled in Criminal Justice/Corrections, Public Administration, or Behavior Science

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of staff and inmates
• Oversees the development and operation of work, education, and recreational programs for the inmates
• Coordinates and monitors a variety of program areas within the institution
• Oversees inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.
• Conducts investigations, training, and security and physical plant inspections
• Prepares and evaluates reports of findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with ADC policies and health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Oversees physical plant facilities in unit and inmate movements
• Reviews and approves all unit personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring, and terminations
• Develops and proposes policy changes regarding security and programs issues in the unit
• Completes special projects
• Conducts management staff meetings
• Attends training and/or meetings as required
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager