Executive Facility Warden – Safety, Compliance, Leadership

Management & Training Corporation; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation is seeking a senior facility leader in Texas to oversee operations, security, and compliance for a detention center. You will work with ICE, contract monitors, and community partners while driving performance and a culture of safety and humane treatment.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and policy development skills, with a focus on ethical governance and staff development to sustain high standards of care and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in correctional management or related field with 10 years corrections experience.
• Senior leadership experience at associate warden level or above.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the facility.
• Model MTC's BIONIC CARES values and lead with integrity and accountability.
• Ensure contractual performance, ACA standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, mentor, and coach department leaders; manage staffing and succession.
• Promote detainee well-being, safety, medical care, and grievance processes.
• Maintain relationships with ICE, contract monitors, local law enforcement and partners.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, and facility maintenance.
• Ensure safety, incident handling, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Budgeting

Policy development

Staff development

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in correctional management, criminal justice, public/business administration, education, counseling or related field

Job description

Job Description

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact.

Job Description

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact.

Position Summary

Reports to the assigned Regional Facility Administrator. Directly supervises the deputy warden, secretary III, finance manager, ACA compliance manager, training manager, health service administrator, risk manager.

Responsible for the overall leadership, administration, security, safety, compliance, and operational performance of the facility. Ensures all facility operations are conducted in accordance with MTC policies and procedures, contractual requirements, ACA standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Serves as the senior leader and culture champion for the facility by promoting MTC's BIONIC CARES philosophy, fostering professional development, operational excellence, employee engagement, ethical leadership, accountability, innovation, and a safe, secure, and humane environment for detainees, staff, visitors, and stakeholders.

Serve as the liaison and point of contact between MTC and the customer onsite/AOR representative(s).

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of thefacility.
• Champion and model MTC's BIONIC CARES values in all facility operations, decisions, and interactions with staff, detainees, customers, and community stakeholders. Lead by example in demonstrating ethical conduct, professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Establish a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee morale, retention, engagement, and succession planning.
• Ensure the facility consistently meets or exceeds contractual performance measures, ACA standards, and MTC operational objectives. Conduct routine operational reviews and performance assessments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and risk reduction. Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, accreditation reviews, and compliance assessments. Utilize performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and data-driven decision-making to improve operational outcomes.
• Develop, mentor, and coach department leaders to ensure operational effectiveness and leadership continuity. Implement staffing strategies that recruit, develop, and retain high-performing employees. Hold department leaders accountable for achieving operational goals, maintaining compliance, and supporting MTC organizational objectives. Promote employee recognition programs and professional growth opportunities.
• Ensure that detainees are treated with dignity, respect, professionalism, and humanity consistent with ICE detention standards and MTC values. Promote services and programs that support detainee well-being, safety, medical care, mental health services, religious accommodations, and grievance resolution processes. Foster an environment where detainee concerns are addressed promptly, professionally, and in accordance with policy.
• Maintain effective working relationships with ICE officials, contract monitors, local law enforcement agencies, community partners, regulatory agencies, and corporate leadership. Serve as the primary liaison with government representatives regarding operational performance, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Represent MTC and the facility professionally during inspections, audits, meetings, and public engagements.
• Foster a culture of safety and risk awareness throughout the facility. Ensure critical incidents, grievances, investigations, and corrective action plans are managed effectively and resolved within established timelines. Promote proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies to protect staff, detainees, visitors, and facility assets.
• Develop departmental budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting finance, food service, health services, maintenance, human resources, security, classification, education and recreation. Ensure each policy and procedures are reviewed annually.
• Coordinate with assigned regional facility administrator and vice president, regional operations on matters involving contract modification, future proposal preparation and negotiation.
• Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC and state regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.
• In conjunction with human resources manager and MTC corporate human resources, direct the imposition of staff disciplinary action according to MTC personnel policy and procedures.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of buildings and permanent improvements of the facility; direct and approve requisitions, inventory and issuance of all facility supplies, material and equipment.
• This position requires long periods of standing and walking for making required rounds of the facility.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
  
  

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in correctional management, criminal justice, public/business administration, education, counseling or other related field, and ten (10) years' experience in corrections or related field with experience in the management of a correctional facility at the associate warden level or above.
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements, if approved by the senior vice president, corrections.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
  
  

Post Hire Requirements

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirement s and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [e-mail] or 801-639-2888.