Warden, East Mississippi Correctional Facility

MTC Corrections•Meridian, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact. Position Summary: Reports to the regional operations vice president through the regional facility administrator. Directly supervises the deputy warden of operations, deputy warden of programs, business manager, human resources manager, investigative supervisor, compliance coordinator, and administrative assistant. Responsible for the overall management of the facility in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. Essential Functions: Plan, coordinate, and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the facility. Provide staff training; evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel actions in accordance with the Decision Analysis Table (DAT). Develop departmental budgets; monitor and control expenditures. Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting the facility. Ensure each policy and procedure is reviewed annually. Coordinate with the vice president, and regional operations on matters involving contract modifications, future proposal preparation, and negotiation. Review shift assignments for MTC security staff to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed to meet the requirements of facility procedures and post orders. Ensure the proper number of custodial supervisors and officers for the security of the inmate labor force on work assignments. Coordinate, plan, and direct placement of all personnel in the event of riots, escapes, and other emergencies. Direct and oversee risk management matters. Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC, and state regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed. In conjunction with the human resources manager and MTC corporate human resources, direct the imposition of staff disciplinary action according to MTC personnel policy and procedures. Direct preparation of work and other related reports on inmates for the classification committee and permanent record of inmates, showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects; direct inspections of living accommodations of inmates for proper sanitation, deciding whether or not improvements are necessary and taking appropriate action where needed. Oversee the overall maintenance of buildings and permanent improvements of the facility; direct and approve requisitions, inventory, and issuance of all unit supplies, materials, and equipment. Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in correctional management, criminal justice, public/business administration, education, counseling, or other related field.
Eight (8) years experience as a manager/administrator of criminal justice programs involving incarcerated inmates required.
Must be a skilled communicator with the ability to effectively interact with community and customer representatives, staff, and inmates.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the facility.
Provide staff training; evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel actions in accordance with the Decision Analysis Table (DAT).
Develop departmental budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting the facility.
Ensure each policy and procedure is reviewed annually.
Coordinate with the vice president, and regional operations on matters involving contract modifications, future proposal preparation, and negotiation.
Review shift assignments for MTC security staff to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed to meet the requirements of facility procedures and post orders.
Ensure the proper number of custodial supervisors and officers for the security of the inmate labor force on work assignments.
Coordinate, plan, and direct placement of all personnel in the event of riots, escapes, and other emergencies.
Direct and oversee risk management matters.
Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC, and state regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.
In conjunction with the human resources manager and MTC corporate human resources, direct the imposition of staff disciplinary action according to MTC personnel policy and procedures.
Direct preparation of work and other related reports on inmates for the classification committee and permanent record of inmates, showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects; direct inspections of living accommodations of inmates for proper sanitation, deciding whether or not improvements are necessary and taking appropriate action where needed.
Oversee the overall maintenance of buildings and permanent improvements of the facility; direct and approve requisitions, inventory, and issuance of all unit supplies, materials, and equipment.
Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.