Deputy Warden - Custody (Jail Systems)

County of Berks • Leesport, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs and oversees, through subordinate supervisors, the custody and security operations of the jail. This includes responsibility for the care and control of the entire inmate population, the security of inmates, employees, contracted staff, volunteers, professional visitors, and civilians at the jail. It also encompasses booking and records, including inmate commitments, releases, transfers, property, and mail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Psychology, or a related field, from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four years correctional supervisory experience, and ten years’ experience in the field of corrections.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• First Aid, CPR, Taser, and Oleoresin Capsicum Application Techniques certified.
• Annual firearms qualification.
• Must possess valid PA Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet all employment criteria established by the Berks County Jail System, which may include job interview, urine drug screen, physical/health assessment, criminal background/credit check, aptitude testing, psychological assessment, and interview by a psychologist.
• Knowledge of handling/operating all security, safety, maintenance, and other equipment relevant to the position, including but not limited to weapons, restraints, keys, radios, telephones, computers, copiers, self-contained breathing apparatus, etc.
• Working knowledge, skill, and ability to make instantaneous sound decisions and judgments in a management capacity and react to violent and life-threatening situations within the scope of Berks County Jail System Policy.
• Ability to conduct in depth investigations and handle culpability of those involved.
• Working knowledge and ability to receive, analyze, and respond to complaints from inmates, correctional officers, and custody/training staff.
• Ability to identify symptoms of stress-related job performance deficiencies in others and take appropriate action.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the facility is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise, implement, disseminate, and interpret jail policies, procedures, post orders, plans, etc. in conformance with BCJS Standard Operating Procedures, PA DOC, collective bargaining agreements and all applicable state and federal laws concerning conditions of incarceration, inmate programs and services.
• Respond to staff grievances/complaints and is involved with union management relationship issues. Conduct formal and informal employee disciplinary reviews. Oversee/guide/direct departmental internal investigations into allegations of misconduct by inmates and/or employees and refer matters for disciplinary sanction and/or criminal prosecution. Also direct and guide responses to incidents of an emergency nature at the jail.
• Ensure all departmental reports, correspondence, documentation, and records/files are completed, processed and maintained correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Effectively compile and analyze jail operational statistics and oversee the preparation of reports for official records.
• Represent the jail at meetings, conferences, training and community relations functions or other events. Serve as liaison to outside agencies, testifies and presents evidence in civil and criminal proceedings related to daily operations, and performs other administrative functions.
• Conduct final interviews of applicants for departmental vacancies and oversees the supervision of all departmental staff through consistent and frequent communication and direction.
• Provide consultation, information and/or other assistance to the Warden and jail staff. May be required to assume responsibility for the management of the entire jail in conjunction with the other Deputy Wardens, in the absence of the Warden.

What This Job Offers

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