Assistant Warden: Security & Operations Leader

DHRM; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Assistant Warden at Red Onion State Prison to direct operations across Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service, and to oversee daily activities in the absence of the Warden.

You will lead, counsel and develop staff, participate in long-term planning, and coordinate with management, staff, visitors and inmates to maintain orderly and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in 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.
• Knowledge of institutional operations, security, inmate programs and classification.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to lead, develop and counsel staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and the public.
• SOEI/COI filing within required timelines after hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service departments and ongoing security operations.
• Provide daily leadership, guidance and supervision to departmental heads to ensure policies and public safety mission.
• Lead, develop, counsel and discipline staff.
• Assist the Warden in long-term planning and development of security and contingency plans.
• Interact with institutional, regional, divisional, and departmental management, staff, visitors, inmates, and the public to maintain orderly operations.

Skills

Corrections supervision

Security leadership

Policy knowledge

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership coaching

Education

LEAD Graduate or equivalent

Job description

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an Assistant Warden at Red Onion State Prison to direct operations across Security, Treatment, Medical, Safety and Food Service, and to oversee daily activities in the absence of the Warden.

You will lead, counsel and develop staff, participate in long-term planning, and coordinate with management, staff, visitors and inmates to maintain orderly and secure operations.