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Prison Operations Division
Statewide

Actual vacancies do not exist at this time for this classification. This announcement will be used exclusively to fill vacancies on a statewide basis. Specific vacancies in this classification are not announced separately.

You will be given the opportunity when completing the application to identify your geographical preference.

Salary:  $86,940.00 - $91,980.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open Continuous

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden. Under the direction of the Complex Warden, the incumbent will serve as administrator of a unit 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, and inmate programming, and be responsible for ensuring the unit applies modern correctional practices.

- 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 training and/or meetings as required
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

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 the effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data
- Establish and maintain working relationships

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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test*.

*We are committed to providing a drug and alcohol-free workplace. ADC conducts statewide random drug testing for all employees in safety-sensitive positions.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any required driver training (see Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

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
- 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

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 (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.