Warden

State of Michigan • Various, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Warden at either G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, Parnall Correctional Facility or Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility. Duties include development and oversight; organizing and enforcing procedure and policy for security; assuring the regular inspection of all buildings, grounds, security equipment, fire fighting equipment and maintenance equipment; responding to prisoner grievances at Step II; assuring the appropriate security and program classification of prisoners, assuring standards of security, safety and humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, developing and monitoring the implementation of operating procedures to carry out the requirement of department of policy directives; and interacting with the "external environment" (i.e., news media, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of state government, the judiciary, etc.). This position also directs implementation of the mission, the visions and goals of the department and the facility through an administrative structure of a Deputy Warden, Captains and other supervisory staff. He/she works with various labor organizations to resolve problems, conducts disciplinary conferences, and initiates disciplinary action as appropriate for rule violations or directs staff to take corrective action for performance problems. The Warden also oversees the expenditure of the facility budget, assuring the operation within the allotted allocations.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
• Five years of professional experience including two years of experience as a professional manager or equivalent experience
• Completion of Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification
• Additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training
• Report any possible conflict of interest
• Certain positions may require a criminal history background check
• Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation
• All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration
• Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered
• Applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.)

Nice To Haves

• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and five 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

• Development and oversight
• Organizing and enforcing procedure and policy for security
• Assuring the regular inspection of all buildings, grounds, security equipment, fire fighting equipment and maintenance equipment
• Responding to prisoner grievances at Step II
• Assuring the appropriate security and program classification of prisoners
• Assuring standards of security, safety and humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of operating procedures to carry out the requirement of department of policy directives
• Interacting with the "external environment" (i.e., news media, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of state government, the judiciary, etc.)
• Directs implementation of the mission, the visions and goals of the department and the facility through an administrative structure of a Deputy Warden, Captains and other supervisory staff
• Works with various labor organizations to resolve problems
• Conducts disciplinary conferences
• Initiates disciplinary action as appropriate for rule violations or directs staff to take corrective action for performance problems
• Oversees the expenditure of the facility budget, assuring the operation within the allotted allocations

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

What This Job Offers

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