Assistant Warden, Corrections Operations Leader

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Assistant Warden to lead the facility's operations and programs under the Warden's direction. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and compliance with corrections policies. The candidate should be prepared to act with full authority in the Warden's absence.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, substantial correctional supervisory experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office plus a valid driver’s license. Minimum age is 21.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Science or related field.
• Six (6) years of correctional work experience, including two (2) years at Chief of Security or Chief of Unit Management level or five (5) years as CoreCivic department head or equivalent.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of correctional facility management, corrections laws, rules and regulations, plus supervision and training principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age requirement: at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Warden directs, administers and coordinates the management of the facility in the area of operations and/or programs personally or through subordinate managerial staff, with oversight and direction of the Warden.
• This position acts with full authority in the absence of the Warden.

Skills

Correctional work experience

Leadership

Corrections laws knowledge

supervision and training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking an Assistant Warden to lead the facility's operations and programs under the Warden's direction. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and compliance with corrections policies. The candidate should be prepared to act with full authority in the Warden's absence.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, substantial correctional supervisory experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office plus a valid driver’s license. Minimum age is 21.