Associate Warden

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Warden works as a senior staff member of the correctional leadership team. The Associate Warden assists the Warden in all aspects of operating the prison including both administrative functions and daily operations. In addition to day-to-day oversight responsibility for operations, the Associate Warden supervises the majors assigned to all functional areas of the institution. The AW position is on call 24/7 and demonstrates the highest level of professionalism in the industry. This position works to improve operations and resolve conflict within the staff as well as within the offender population; and conducts on-going assessments of operations to ensure that sound correctional practices are in place.

Requirements

At least 7 years of work experience in a Correctional work setting with demonstration of increased supervisory positions within that timeframe.
Comprehensive knowledge of state government and departmental operations including budget development, staff recruitment, policy development, employee accountability and performance appraisal, effective methods for maintaining prison security, staff scheduling and training, effective inmate rehabilitative and health care services, buildings and grounds maintenance, and a wide variety of programs and activities for staff and inmates.
Fundamental knowledge of institutional operations and accrediting standards of performance.
Proficiency in prison operations.
Ability to lead and motivate subordinate staff.
Ability to speak in public and provide guidance and training to staff and inmates.
Ability to perform a wide variety of administrative functions.
Ability to develop a network of contacts and working arrangements with individuals and agencies outside of the prison.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism in the industry.
Demonstrates proficiency in prison operations.

Responsibilities

Assists the Warden in all aspects of operating the prison, including administrative functions and daily operations.
Provides day-to-day oversight responsibility for operations.
Supervises the majors assigned to all functional areas of the institution.
Works to improve operations and resolve conflict within the staff and offender population.
Conducts ongoing assessments of operations to ensure sound correctional practices are in place.
Teaches correctional educational coursework.
Manages a Level V (highest security level) prison providing a safe and secure correctional environment for adult male inmates.
Performs a wide variety of administrative functions.
Develops a network of contacts and working arrangements with individuals and agencies outside of the prison.