Correctional Associate Warden /Operations

State of North Carolina • Wake Forest, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to administer the overall security and daily operations of either Central Prison or North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women through the established policies and procedures for the daily operation of one of the state’s two maximum security, close custody institutions housing death row. This position is responsible for the planning, directing, coordination, and supervision of approximately 800 to 1000 employees who provide round-the-clock custody supervision for such an institution housing approximately 1,100 – 1600 inmates daily. This position will assist the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for approximately 11 specialized populations to include Regular Population, Maximum Control, Intensive Control, Protective Control, Disciplinary Segregation, Death Row, Safekeepers, Pre-Sentence Diagnostic, Processing, Out-Patient Treatment, and In-Patient Treatment. Additionally, inmates assigned to High Security Maximum Control (HCON) are housed at these facilities for special medical and mental health needs. This position also provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience in corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a Captain level or higher within a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and administering the custody and operations of a maximum-security institution housing over 1,000 offenders and employing approximately 1,200 employees
• Assists the Warden and Deputy Warden in determining long range operational objectives for 11 specialized populations
• Provides input in the development of overall internal standards and procedures designed to meet institutional needs
• Establishes operational priorities related to offender security, housing, movement & transportation requirements
• Reviews & evaluates institution security procedures
• Serves as a member of the institution management team to provide input on projected maintenance & replacement requirements for institutional equipment; evaluate, prioritize budget needs
• Assists the Warden & Deputy Warden in carrying out court mandated executions
• Acts in the absence of the Warden or Deputy Warden in administrative policy & procedure

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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