DEPUTY WARDEN-CORRECTIONS

State of careers Rhode Island•Cranston, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To plan, organize and direct the custodial and correctional services and programs in an adult correctional facility; to provide leadership in establishing facilities’ policies and maintaining humane levels of inmate care; and to do related work as required. Works under the general supervision with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment in the management of custodial and correctional activities of an adult correctional facility. Work is reviewed to ensure soundness of judgment and achievement of desired results. Plans, organizes and supervises the work of adult custody and program staff and supervisors; reviews, monitors and evaluates staff conduct for conformance to established standards and imposes progressive discipline as necessary; gives general and specific instructions and reviews work in progress and upon completion through inspections, reports and conferences.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of adult correctional and custodial work
A thorough knowledge of prison emergency protocols
A thorough knowledge of self-defense and the proper use of firearms
Knowledge of the PREA standards for Adult Prisons and Jails
Knowledge of inmate individual and group behavior
Knowledge of the functions of direct and indirect security staff, and program personnel
Knowledge of the principles of supervision
Familiarity with the principles of management, planning, and budgeting
Skills in math
Skills in basic writing
The ability to direct and supervise diverse staff
The ability to provide leadership in potentially volatile or emergency situations
The ability to identify breaches in security
The ability to handle difficult inmate problem cases
Graduation from a college of recognized standing
Extensive experience in a position responsible for supervising employees in an adult correctional facility
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Responsibilities

To plan, organize and direct the custodial and correctional services and programs in an adult correctional facility.
To provide leadership in establishing facilities’ policies and maintaining humane levels of inmate care.
To manage the inmate program services and security operations of an adult correctional facility.
To serve as facility administrator when assigned or in the absence of the Warden or facility manager.
To provide leadership in establishing and maintaining humane levels of inmate care.
To advise administrative staff on issues impacting the management, control and rehabilitation of inmates.
To guide and monitor ongoing implementation of PREA policies, procedures and practices in the facility, designate a Facility PREA Compliance Manager, make recommendations, and take necessary action to maintain and improve the facility’s efforts to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of inmates.
To review and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs for the custodial staff and to make recommendations thereon.
To propose and draft rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the security of the institution.
To manage services and resources within budgetary guidelines and to participate in related fiscal activities such as planning, forecasting and budgeting.
To gather, analyze and safeguard confidential information relating to inmates, staff and facility operations.
To make frequent and unscheduled inspections of the institution.
To edit, revise or update post orders, standard operating procedures, or protocols to meet the changing needs of the facility.
To review work assignments and post on all shifts to ensure effective and efficient resource utilization and to ensure the maintenance of security.
To review and evaluate the institution’s custodial and correctional activities and to take such action as is necessary to improve the effectiveness of such activities.
To inspect physical facilities to ensure they are in safe, sanitary and secure order, and to arrange for needed repairs or renovations.
To participate in the classification process and to direct other inmate related programs.
To evaluate the inmate population to determine which individuals or groups pose security risks to themselves, employees, or the general population.
To resolve grievances and complaints from staff and inmates.
To plan and initiate positive actions to avert riots, rebellions, or other acts of group defiance.
To ensure that armories are properly stocked and that all firearms and related gear are in safe, proper working order.
To do related work as required.