Correctional Associate Warden

State of North Carolina•Wayne County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Warden supports the Warden in directing custody and institutional operations at a medium-custody correctional facility housing male offenders. The position oversees facility security, offender housing, staffing resources, food service operations, internal investigations, and related operational functions to maintain safe, consistent, and policy-compliant operations. The role provides guidance to correctional supervisors and serves as the Facility Head during extended absences of the Warden.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience in corrections or related work OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience directing custody or security operations within a correctional institution.
Documented experience reviewing incident reports or conducting internal investigations involving correctional operations, employee conduct, or security concerns.
Proven experience applying correctional policies related to offender housing, restrictive housing, institutional security, or emergency response.
Demonstrated experience supervising correctional managers or front-line supervisors through coaching, policy guidance, performance management, or disciplinary processes.
Documented experience allocating staffing or operational resources based on institutional needs, security risks, or emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

Direct daily custody, security, offender housing, and institutional operations.
Manage the custody section, including food service operations and applicable restrictive housing functions.
Provide supervisors with guidance on correctional policies, security procedures, and operational requirements.
Review incident reports, offender requests, security concerns, and other matters requiring management-level action.
Assign, conduct, or review internal investigations involving critical incidents, employee conduct, or facility operations.
Allocate personnel and operational resources based on staffing levels, security risks, and institutional priorities.
Coordinate emergency responses or other non-routine operations requiring timely management decisions.
Serve as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.