WARDEN

Job Summary :

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.

Job Duties :

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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

• In-depth knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the Department's 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

Physical abilities :

• Lift / carry 20 lbs.
• Push / pull 25+ lbs.
• Walk / run 1 mile

Selective Preference(s) :

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in corrections, social work, psychology, law, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field.

A minimum of five 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical / physical examination.

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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) ).

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

Benefits :

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 pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees : Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.