Deputy Warden, Operations - East Mississippi Correctional Facility

MTC Corrections • Meridian, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, public or business administration, education, counseling or other related field.
• Five (5) years correctional experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity required.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements, if approved by the senior vice president, corrections.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the departments assigned.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation.
• Develop departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
• Closely monitor the inmate disciplinary and grievance processes to ensure staff compliance.
• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting security.
• Coordinate with training and safety lieutenant to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
• Direct procedures and practices relating to the training and counseling of inmates and security of staff and inmates; maintain constant vigilance of employees and inmates through staff assignments to insure that policies, rules and regulations are being adhered to and that none are violated.
• Conduct weekly inspections of prison to ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
• Provide, through administrative staff assignments, proper number of officers and other personnel for all security functions; oversee preparation of work and other related reports on inmates for the classification committee and permanent record of inmates showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects.
• Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC and Mississippi regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

• MTC participates in E-Verify.
• We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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