Warden

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our leadership team as a Warden. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Director the Warden will serve as the administrator of a multi-custody and multi-unit facility. Working with a team of Deputy Wardens the ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff progressive administrative experience in managing inmate populations monitoring and directing unit operations security inmate programming and be responsible for ensuring the facility applies modern correctional practices.

The successful candidate has excellent communication and critical thinking skills uses data in the decision-making process and has the ability to manage a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry has embarked on a vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals:

-Build a Meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team
-Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
-Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Complexes and Communities
-Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Administration:
-Overseeing all aspects of facility operations including security programs administration and support services
-Developing and implementing strategic plans policies and procedures to maintain a safe and rehabilitative environment
-Representing the organization and maintaining positive relationships with relevant stakeholders including government agencies and community partners

Staff Management and Development:
-Hiring training and supervising qualified staff members including correctional officers and administrative personnel
-Providing guidance mentorship and professional development opportunities to enhance staff performance and effectiveness fostering an environment of wellness with an emphasis on communication respect and rapport-building
-Evaluating employee performance addressing personnel matters and fostering a positive work culture

Safety and Security:
-Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws regulations and correctional standards to maintain a secure environment
-Implementing and overseeing effective security protocols emergency preparedness plans and incident management procedures
-Collaborating with local law enforcement and other agencies to enhance facility and community safety

Inmate Management and Rehabilitation:
-Overseeing the implementation of evidence-based programs and services that support inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society
-Evaluating and monitoring inmate behavior progress and compliance with facility rules and regulations
-Promoting a rehabilitative approach that addresses the needs of individual inmates and encourages positive behavioral change

Knowledge of:

- In-depth knowledge of State and Federal laws rules and regulations governing the Departments operations
-Modern correctional management and supervision techniques and strategies personnel maintenance warehousing food service and fiscal areas
-Comprehensive security practices pertaining to the assignment
-Fiscal management; cost effectiveness and efficiency analysis
-Project planning development and management

Skill in:

-Leadership coaching and supervision
-Performing complex analytical and managerial functions including process improvement initiatives implementation planning data-informed decision-making
-Verbal and written communication skills
-Engagement with officials managers employees and representatives within the agency and other state agencies
-Public speaking
-Strategic long/short-term planning
-State of Arizona or general state government budget processes
-Effective conflict management

Ability to:

-Perform complex analytical and managerial tasks and resolve problems in the area of assignment
-Utilize current research in the corrections field with the ability to translate knowledge into best practices
-Speak and write effectively including writing reports and composing correspondence
-Exercise administrative supervision over staff and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness
-Simultaneously manage multiple high-priority projects
-Work in a prison environment

-Bachelors or Masters degree in corrections social work psychology law public administration law enforcement or a related field.
-A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corrections administration.
-Proven ability to encourage teamwork professionalism and innovation.
-Demonstrate a record of continual professional development and/or education in the field of corrections.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- 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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.