Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections, State Penitentiary Rawlins, is seeking a Deputy Warden. 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 Deputy Warden is an at-will employee and serves at the discretion of the Director of Corrections. Housing is provided for this position.
Human Resource Contact: [email protected] or 307-777-6136
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Knowledge of unit management concepts
- 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Experience:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: All candidates must have/or be eligible to obtain Certified Correctional Executive Certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Necessary Special Requirements
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.
- 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 Correction 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, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay. Housing is available for this position.
Supplemental Information
080-Corrections - Prisons - WSP
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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.
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