DEPUTY WARDEN

Arizona Department of Administration • Goodyear, AZ

1d • $91,980 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden of Operations. Under the direction of the Warden, the Deputy Warden (DW) monitors and oversees complex operations and serves as the acting Warden in their absence. The DW will serve as administrator of a multi-custody prison complex. 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 of Operations is responsible for ensuring the prison applies modern correctional practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives, and personnel rules
• Knowledge of Arizona Criminal Code
• Knowledge of Criminal and civil court hearing procedures
• Knowledge of Correctional management including: security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
• Knowledge of Human Resources
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of supervision
• Skill in Written and verbal communications
• Skill in Interpersonal relations
• Skill in Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
• Skill in Planning, organization and time management
• Ability to Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Ability to Push/pull 25+ lbs.
• Ability to Walk/run 1 mile
• Ability to Adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to Evaluate the effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Must maintain acceptable driving records
• Must complete all required driver training
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business

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
• Ensures the secure and safe operations of complex
• Performs security and physical plant inspections – reviews and evaluates results
• Maintains operations budget and expenditure reports and advises the Warden of any deficiencies
• Oversees the development and operation of work, education, and recreational programs for the inmates
• Monitors and advises on complex and high-level matters throughout the institution
• Oversees inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.
• Conducts investigations, trainings, security and physical plant inspections
• Evaluates units for compliance with ADCRR policies and standards
• Reviews and approves personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring and terminations
• Develops, proposes and implements policy or procedural changes regarding security and programs issues in the complex
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees