Deputy Warden

State of Michigan • Ionia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Deputy Warden of operations at the Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF). Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or, four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.
• Individuals convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending will not be hired.

Nice To Haves

• High school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned.
• Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control.
• Revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness.
• Assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed.
• Responds to prisoner grievances and litigation.
• Assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners.
• Assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied.
• Maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements.
• Assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules.
• Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners.
• Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public.
• Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
• MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
• The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

What This Job Offers

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