Deputy Warden

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$75,010•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Women’s Prison is a maximum‑security facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 700 incarcerated adult females. As the oldest women’s correctional facility in the United States, it serves individuals with diverse needs, including pregnant, elderly, youthful, medically complex, and high‑profile incarcerated adult females. The facility features the Officer Breann Leath Memorial Maternal‑Child Health Unit, which supports family bonding and re‑entry planning. Incarcerated individuals have access to mental health services, substance use treatment, domestic abuse programming, and educational opportunities. Programs focus on rehabilitation and building confidence for life after release. Staff support a safe, structured environment focused on healing and growth.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge of the correctional law, regulations, and court decisions.
Advanced knowledge of methods and operations used in treatment, rehabilitation and resocialization.
Advanced knowledge of public administration principles.
Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the programs and activities of the facility.
Ability to effectively handle precedented challenges that may arise in a correctional facility.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 5+ years of experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Develops, establishes, and implements high/medium security facility policies, procedures, and objectives.
Formulates operating procedures for areas of assignment and recommend improvements to Warden.
Participates in staff selection, training and evaluate staff performance.
May confer with offender’s family on issues such as visitations and commissary.
Assists with facility budget preparation.
Partners with various groups on outreach programs and media regarding facility operations.
Coordinates, participates in, and investigates staff/offender issues and discipline.
Coordinates activities of the internal offender disciplinary board.
Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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