Associate Deputy Warden - Cibola

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking an Associate Deputy Warden to provide leadership and supervision of unit activities under the direction of the Unit Deputy Warden. The role is responsible for the safety and security of staff and inmates and helps apply the department’s vision through modern correctional practices. The ideal candidate has experience leading and developing diverse staff groups, managing inmate populations at different custody levels, directing unit operations and security, and overseeing inmate programming.

The position is located at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Yuma, Cibola Unit, in San Luis, Arizona. 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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation and sick days, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, insurance options, retirement, optional deferred compensation and credit union membership, a wellness program, and commuter benefits. Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal corrections 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, inmate classification systems, and reporting practices.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, administration, management, leadership, supervision, planning, time management, 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 yet concise reports and evaluate correctional programs and divisional operations using objective data.
• At least one year of experience as a Correctional Officer IV or Correctional Captain.
• Pass a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination; complete required tuberculosis testing and E-Verify.

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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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