DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

1d • $95,659 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator III). 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.

Requirements

• State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives and personnel rules
• Correctional management including security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
• Inmate management methods
• Organization and workings of State government agencies
• Classification system and levels appropriate to all levels of security and inmates
• Reporting practices
• Written and verbal communications
• Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
• Planning and projection of staff and inmate needs
• Organization and time management
• Researching, analyzing and problem solving
• Ability to adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Evaluate effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data
• Establish and maintain working relationships
• Background investigation
• Drug test
• Medical/physical examination
• Tuberculosis (TB) test
• 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 a Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator II or III)
• Administrative or Business management experience within ADCRR and a Bachelor’s 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
• 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: Manager