Correctional Associate Warden / Bertie CI
About The Position
The Correctional Associate Warden of Operations works at Bertie Correctional Institution in Bertie County, North Carolina, a close-custody facility housing male offenders. Reporting directly to the Correctional Warden, this position assists with the total operations of the facility and directly manages and supervises several critical functions, including the facility’s day-to-day and 24-hour operations. The role includes ensuring the safety and security of offenders, staff, and the public; guiding supervisors on prison policies; directing correctional and support staff; and preparing for, leading, and supporting facility audits. The Associate Warden also serves during any extended period of the Warden’s absence. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in corrections or related work; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of experience at or above the Correctional Lieutenant level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission and meet applicable criminal justice standards. Other stated conditions include a criminal background check, negative drug screening, medical and psychological evaluations, and a valid driver's license. This is an internal posting open to current North Carolina Department of Adult Correction employees, eligible North Carolina State Government Reduction in Force candidates, and current temporary employees. The advertised salary range is $55,221 to $96,639. The employer’s benefits package includes health insurance options, retirement plans, NCFlex supplemental benefits, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in corrections or related work; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of experience at or above the Correctional Lieutenant level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
- Must pass a criminal background check and produce a negative drug screening result.
- Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Documented skills in supervision and management techniques.
- Documented knowledge of supportive counseling or treatment programs.
- Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from community and other public and private programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Warden with the total operations of the facility.
- Directly manage and supervise critical facility functions, including day-to-day and 24-hour operations.
- Ensure the safety and security of male offenders housed at the close-custody institution, as well as staff and the general public.
- Work with supervisors to provide guidance and direction on prison policies.
- Provide direction and structure for Correctional Captains, Correctional Lieutenants, Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and support staff.
- Prepare for, lead, and support facility audits.
- Serve during any extended period of the Warden’s absence.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
