DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join their team as Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator II). Under the direction of the Complex Warden, the Deputy Warden will serve as an administrator of a unit within an institution. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience in managing inmate populations, monitoring and directing unit operations, security, inmate programming, and be responsible for ensuring the unit applies modern correctional practices. ADCRR's mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The department is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, driven by public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day, centering on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives and personnel rules
• Knowledge of Correctional management including security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
• Knowledge of Inmate management methods
• Knowledge of Organization and workings of State government agencies
• Knowledge of Classification system and levels appropriate to all levels of security and inmates
• Knowledge of Reporting practices
• Skill in Written and verbal communications
• Skill in Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
• Skill in Planning and projection of staff and inmate needs
• Skill in Organization and time management
• Skill in Researching, analyzing and problem solving
• Ability to adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a drug test
• Passing a medical/physical examination
• Required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license (if driving is an essential function)
• Complete all required driver training (if driving is an essential function)
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks (if driving is an essential function)
• Maintain acceptable driving records (if driving is an essential function)
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business)
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Associate Deputy Warden
• Administrative or Business management experience within Department of Corrections and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections, Public Administration, Business Administration or Sociology/Social Science

Responsibilities

• Directs and provides leadership and supervision of unit activities and subordinate staff
• Develops, controls and reviews unit budget and expenditure reports
• Oversees the development and operation of work, education and recreational programs for the inmates
• Reviews and evaluates reports of unit operations and develops replies
• Monitors and advises on complex and high-level matters throughout the institution
• Oversees inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.
• Performs security and physical plant inspections and ensures compliance with ADC policies and health, safety and sanitation standards
• Reviews and approves unit personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring and terminations
• Conducts staff meetings
• Attends trainings and/or meetings as required
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees