Correctional Associate Warden

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

3d•$52,592 - $92,036•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages the program services at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). The Associate Warden for Programs oversees the program sections, which provides a large variety of program services to the offender population, including case management, chaplaincy services, treatment and rehabilitation programs, vocational and educational training, volunteer programs, and transitional services. In addition, this position also is responsible for establishing operating procedures and standards for all program services. This position also is responsible for ongoing training for staff in areas under his/her supervision. The Associate Warden for Programs participates as a member of the Executive Management Team for planning, development and management of the facility. This position will report to the Correctional Deputy Prison Warden.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience applying departmental policies and procedures, with working knowledge of correctional programs and offender rehabilitation strategies.
Demonstrated experience in interpreting assessment results and psychological factors related to offender behavior, classification, and program needs.
Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data and applying knowledge of complex correctional operations to make accurate, defensible offender classification and program decisions
Experience working as a Correctional Program Director or higher

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification, chaplaincy, recreation, transitional services, work assignments, prison life initiatives, healthcare, mental health services, evidence based interventions, and educational opportunities.
Supervises both direct and indirect staff, manages recruitment and performance processes, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness.
Maintains structured offender schedules, oversees daily and special activities, ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices, and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards.
Directs offender classification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels, transfers, restrictions, and special reviews.
Prepares reports, responds to inquiries from offenders, families, attorneys, agencies, and the public, coordinates communication among staff, resolves program related concerns, and contributes to budget planning.
Serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication to support safe, compliant, and productive facility operations.