Executive Leader, Prisons Division (Remote)

Washington State Department of Correction; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/telework options

Up to 25 vacation days

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a Deputy Assistant Secretary in Tumwater, WA to provide statewide leadership for nine male facilities and one female facility, ensuring safety, security, and programming across the division.

The role reports to the Assistant Secretary and focuses on strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaboration with superintendents, while guiding statewide functions such as restricted housing, investigations, audits, and compliance with laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, education, social sciences, or criminal justice or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years or more managerial or administrative experience in multi-level custody adult correctional environment
• Five (5) years supervising, coaching and mentoring staff, developing direction and monitoring performance
• Demonstrated budget development and administrative experience
• Experience utilizing project management or LEAN methodology
• Strong communications skills and leadership competencies

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading, organizing and controlling the work performed by the division
• Directing, monitoring and oversight of operations, security, safety, and emergency response activities conducted in facilities across the Prison Division
• Ensuring clean, effective, and safe prison operations
• Coaching and mentoring new superintendents providing access to training
• Reinforcing 2-way communication between all levels of staff and incarcerated individuals
• Developing and directing implementation plans to respond to sudden shifts in custody and security requirements
• Monitoring application of federal and state laws, administration of rules and orders of other agencies
• Facilitating public information and education activities by conducting tours and speaking to community groups

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive oversight

Budget development

LEAN/project management

Public safety administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a Deputy Assistant Secretary in Tumwater, WA to provide statewide leadership for nine male facilities and one female facility, ensuring safety, security, and programming across the division.

The role reports to the Assistant Secretary and focuses on strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaboration with superintendents, while guiding statewide functions such as restricted housing, investigations, audits, and compliance with laws.