DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden (DW) for the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Lewis. Under the direction of the Warden, the Deputy Warden will serve as administrator of a maximum custody unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience in budget management, managing inmate populations, monitoring and directing unit operations, security, inmate programming, and physical plant operations. In collaboration with the Warden, the Deputy Warden is responsible for ensuring the prison applies modern correctional practices and supports the vision and mission of ADCRR.

Requirements

• State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives, and personnel rules
• Arizona Criminal Code
• Criminal and civil court hearing procedures
• Correctional management including: security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
• Human Resources
• Principles and practices of supervision
• Written and verbal communications
• Interpersonal relations
• Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
• Planning, organization and time management
• Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Push/pull 25+ lbs.
• Walk/run 1 mile
• Adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data

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 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: Manager