Deputy Warden

Job Summary :

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator II).

Under the direction of the Complex Warden, the Deputy Warden will serve as an administrator of a unit with 400 inmates or less within an institution.

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 unit applies modern correctional practices.

Job Duties :

• Directs and provides leadership and supervision of unit activities and subordinate staff
• Develops, controls and reviews unit budget and expenditure reports
• Oversees the development and operation of work, education and recreational programs for the inmates
• Reviews and evaluates reports of unit operations and develops replies
• Monitors and advises on complex and high-level matters throughout the institution
• Oversees inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.
• Performs security and physical plant inspections and ensures compliance with ADC policies and health, safety and sanitation standards
• Reviews and approves unit personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring and terminations
• Conducts staff meetings
• Attends trainings and / or meetings as required
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

• State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives and personnel rules
• Correctional management including security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
• Inmate management methods
• Organization and workings of State government agencies
• Classification system and levels appropriate to all levels of security and inmates
• Reporting practices

Skill in :

• Written and verbal communications
• Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
• Planning and projection of staff and inmate needs
• Organization and time management
• Researching, analyzing and problem solving

Ability to :

• Adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Evaluate effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data
• Establish and maintain working relationships

Selective Preference(s) :

• Previous experience as an Associate Deputy Warden
• Administrative or Business management experience within Department of Corrections and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice / Corrections, Public Administration, Business Administration or Sociology / Social Science

Pre-Employment Requirements :

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.

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 to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

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