Associate Warden 2025-02006

Associate Warden 2025-02006 at State of Wyoming summary :

The Associate Warden at the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp oversees and manages all programming staff and inmate programs within the facility, ensuring compliance with policies and effective operation. They direct supervisory staff, develop program goals, handle disciplinary reports, and contribute to inmate classification and treatment plans. This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of correctional management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to maintain safety and rehabilitation objectives.

Salary : $7,725.47 Monthly

Location : Newcastle, WY

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number :

Department : Department of Corrections

Division : Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 29 / : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Exempt

Job Classification : COAW12

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking an Associate Warden for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp. This position is responsible for the administration, supervision, coordination, and monitoring of all programming staff assigned to the facility. Responsible for all programming phases, including staff and inmate orientation, direction, training, supervision, performance evaluations, and constant monitoring of the facility's programming plan. Manages the development of inmate programming and collaborates with staff regarding inmate classification / reclassification, programs, job assignments, program reviews, and the handling of minor and general disciplinary reports and grievances. The Associate Warden is an at-will employee and serves at the discretion of the Director of Corrections.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Directs all work activities in the division, program, or work system in the absence of an administrative superior.
• Instructs, directs, and advises subordinate managers, supervisors, and others as appropriate.
• Receives, discusses, and resolves questions and problems presented by subordinate supervisory or management staff regarding work processes, policies, organization, or methods.
• Examines and evaluates methods in program management and operation; determines effectiveness in achievement of program objectives and goals, and compliance with policy.
• Analyzes and evaluates work procedures, methods, and rules for a work unit.
• Writes policy and operating procedures for a division or section of work system or agency, subject to guidelines and regulations set forth by superior and by laws and regulations;
• Develops goals, objectives, and general activity guidelines for a work system, within a framework of general purposes, goals, and mandates set forth in law or policy and under the direction of a superior in the agency;
• Attends supervisory or work system management staff meetings; gives and receives information, participates in problem-solving and decision-making; conducts and participates in in-service training and staff development programs for regularly employed staff.
• Writes detailed reports based on research, investigation, or inquiry, in prescribed format or on established forms provided; examines evidence of law or regulation violation.
• Makes analyses, evaluations, and determinations; recommends enforcement action; designs and constructs treatment programs for a treatment unit, section, or group (e.g., behavioral modification programming, establishments of positive peer culture or guided group interaction programs).
• Counsels with individuals in accordance with individual treatment plans and specific methodologies and techniques; confers with other staff members, specialists, consultants, and members of the treatment or training team, discussing, planning, and determining courses of action in patient or client care, training, treatment, or case determination.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES :

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

KNOWLEDGE :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience :

2-4 years of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Captain or Program Manager

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

REQUIRED : All candidates must have / or be eligible to obtain Certified Correctional Executive Certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution :

5-7 years of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Captain or Program Manager

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

REQUIRED : All candidates must have / or be eligible to obtain Certified Correctional Executive Certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

NOTES :

Supplemental Information

080-Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp

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The 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter / Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

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(COAW12) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Correctional Security programs? Experience definition : (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following : full-time experience as a Correctional Captain or Program Manager of a Correctional institution.)

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

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(COAW12) I acknowledge that this position requires Certified Correctional Executive Certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.)

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of high-level supervisory experience in a correctional setting?

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Do you have experience working as an Associate Warden or higher?

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE : PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE : If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

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Keywords :

corrections management, inmate programming, facility supervision, program development, staff training, discipline enforcement, inmate classification, correctional administration, security operations, leadership in corrections