Assistant Warden: Corrections Security Leader

Virginia Department of Corrections; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Assistant Warden for Red Onion State Prison. You will direct activities across Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and oversee daily operations in the Warden's absence.

Qualifications include extensive corrections leadership, DCJS certification, and strong knowledge of VADOC policies. You will coordinate with management, staff, inmates and the public to maintain secure, orderly operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the supervision of corrections staff.
• Extensive and progressive security management experience in corrections or law enforcement.
• DCJS Certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of VADOC policies, procedures, and practices.
• Working knowledge of institutional operations, security, inmate programs and classification.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and counsel staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and ongoing security operations.
• Lead daily operations in the absence of the Warden.
• Provide daily leadership, guidance and supervision to departmental heads and staff.
• Develop security and contingency plans and long-term planning with the Warden.
• Interact with management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Skills

Extensive supervision of corrections

Security management experience

DCJS Certification

VADOC policies knowledge

Communication skills

Staff development & counseling

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Assistant Warden for Red Onion State Prison. You will direct activities across Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and oversee daily operations in the Warden's absence.

Qualifications include extensive corrections leadership, DCJS certification, and strong knowledge of VADOC policies. You will coordinate with management, staff, inmates and the public to maintain secure, orderly operations.