Deputy Warden

The Wyoming Department of Corrections Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Warden. This position plays a vital role in the overall operation of the facility by overseeing the administration supervision coordination and evaluation of all programming staff and services.

The Deputy Warden leads all phases of inmate programming including staff and inmate orientation direction training supervision and performance evaluation while continuously monitoring and improving the facilitys programming plan. This role works closely with facility staff to support inmate classification and reclassification processes coordinate programs and job assignments conduct program reviews and assist with the resolution of minor and general disciplinary reports and grievances.

This position is an at-will appointment and serves at the discretion of the Director of Corrections. Housing may be provided for this position.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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• Responsible for managing the administration supervision coordination and monitoring of the activities of the team(s) and/or program(s) which include but are not limited to:
• Review Investigation Teams
• Risk/need assessments case planning and correctional programming for case management
• Community-Based Corrections Programs
• Education Programs
• Medical and Dietary Departments
• Staff Training
• Quality Assurance Team
• Inmate Work Assignments
• Security Functions
• Restricted Housing program
• Inmate On-The-Job Training Program
• Inmate Recreation Program and others.
• Manages the development of various related tasks involving receiving offenders maintaining their needs and services and designing their future activities toward their rehabilitation during incarceration.
• Fosters good communications and working relationships with all institutional department heads and other Wyoming DOC staff.
• Ensures Operations meet all standards required by Wyoming DOC policy state and federal laws and other regulations that may apply.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelors degree experience in case management and a minimum of 3 years of high-level supervisory experience in a correctional setting including working as an Associate Warden or higher.

• Knowledge of unit management concepts
• Knowledge of case management
• Knowledge of human relations
• Knowledge of institutional health standards and corrections training programs
• Knowledge of educational and recreational programs
• Knowledge of the ACA
• Skill in interpersonal communications
• Skill in team building and problem resolution
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to manage and supervise staff and inmates
• Ability to identify and correct inappropriate inmate behavior
  
  

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds without assistance on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Stooping bending kneeling crouching on an occasional basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading
• Occasional travel

• FLSA: Exempt
• This position is an at-will position and serves at the discretion of the Director of DOC.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug screen upon appointment.
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No eligibility notice will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage harassment and the elimination of prison rape. Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance paid vacations and sick leave paid holidays a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement a 457 deferred compensation program and longevity pay. Housing may be provided for this position.

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Please clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.