DEPUTY WARDEN

State of Michigan; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Deputy Warden of operations at the Ionia Correctional Facility. The role acts as the Warden’s surrogate, oversees budgets and strategic priorities, directs security programs, enforces procedures for safety and disaster response, and ensures humane treatment and proper prisoner classification in line with rules and contracts.

Candidate will maintain effective labor/management relations, collaborate with Health Services and Mental Health, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.
• Education level may be substituted with high school and three years of related experience instead of the above.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control.
• Revises and enforces procedures for security and emergency/disaster preparedness.
• Assures humane treatment and proper prisoner classification as per rules and contracts.
• Maintains labor/management relations and enforces employee work rules.
• Collaborates with Health Services and Mental Health to ensure well-being of prisoners.

Skills

Budgeting

Security oversight

Labor/management relations

Emergency response coordination

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections (P11/12 equivalent)

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT IONIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (ICF)

Serves as the Deputy Warden of operations at the Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF). Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or, four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

In accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996, the Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending.

Ethical Standards and Conduct

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateDeputyWarden.pdf

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.