Warden I

Irwin County Detention Center•Ocilla, GA

About The Position

The Warden is responsible for the overall management of the facility in compliance with company policies and procedures, jail standards, and contracting agencies. The position directly supervises Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and the Assistant Warden. The Warden oversees facility administration and programs, staffing, budgets, policies, security operations, inmate records and living conditions, and facility maintenance and supplies. The role also includes promoting appropriate social skills and maintaining accountability for staff, inmates, and property while adhering to safety practices. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, an appropriate discipline, or another related field; degree requirements may be met through a career development program with work-related experience, training, or college credits at an equivalent level of achievement.
State jailer certification where applicable.
Five years of administrative experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged or continuous standing, walking, sitting, and vehicle operation; responding to security or medical issues; occasional restraint of assaultive offenders; lifting and carrying up to 20–100 pounds; and occasionally withstanding direct or indirect exposure to OC spray.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Immigration and the U.S. Marshals Service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct the facility’s administrative and programmatic activities.
Provide staff training, evaluate performance, and implement organizational and personnel actions in accordance with the Decision Analysis Table.
Develop departmental budgets and monitor and control expenditures.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for finance, food service, health services, maintenance, human resources, security, programs, classification and case management, education, and recreation; ensure each policy and procedure is reviewed annually.
Coordinate with Regional Warden corrections regarding contract modifications and future proposal preparation and negotiation.
Review security staff shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage under facility procedures and post orders.
Ensure adequate custodial supervisors and officers are assigned to secure inmate labor forces on work assignments and in the main unit building.
Coordinate, plan, and direct personnel placement during riots, escapes, and other emergencies.
Monitor employee selection to ensure compliance with applicable laws, company policy, and state regulations; select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.
Work with the human resources manager and LaSalle Corrections corporate human resources to direct staff disciplinary action under company personnel policies and procedures.
Direct preparation of inmate work and other related reports for the classification committee and permanent inmate records, including progress and rehabilitative prospects.
Direct inspections of inmate living accommodations for sanitation, determine whether improvements are needed, and take appropriate action.
Oversee maintenance of facility buildings and permanent improvements.
Direct and approve requisitions, inventory, and issuance of facility supplies, materials, and equipment.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Provide staff with regular feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.