Senior Deputy Warden, Security & Operations

Chester County of Pennsylvania; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County PA seeks a Deputy Warden of Security to oversee daily security operations, develop procedures, and manage inmate safety. This role serves as department head when the Warden is unavailable and requires coordination with outside agencies.

Minimum eight years in corrections or related fields, with four years in administrative roles. A strong ethics culture, leadership, and solid communication skills are essential, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of combined experience in corrections, security, military, or law enforcement.
• Four years of job-related administrative experience in corrections, security, military or law enforcement operations.
• Ability to complete and pass correctional officer training courses; must complete PA DOC Basic Training within 12 months and Supervisor Training within 18 months.
• Ability to pass PA State police PATCH, PA Department of Welfare Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint check, and qualify as a JNET Criminal Justice User.
• Ensure the Prison aligns with Criminal Justice System objectives and governing mandates.
• Knowledge of American Correctional Association’s Standards for Adult Correctional Facilities.
• Strong ethics, leadership, and integrity; ability to make firm, unbiased decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service experience or skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations.
• Develop security procedures and monitor compliance.
• Manage security, safety and sanitation of the institution.
• Maintain yearly security budget and develop following year’s budget.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise.
• Document and report institutional activities.
• Recruit, train and maintain adequate staffing.
• Assume responsibility for the management of the entire jail in conjunction with the other Deputy Wardens, in the absence of the Warden.
• Provide inmates with custody and safety needs.
• Maintain community relations and develop rapport with outside agencies and environment.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Chester County Court Management system

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Job description

Chester County PA seeks a Deputy Warden of Security to oversee daily security operations, develop procedures, and manage inmate safety. This role serves as department head when the Warden is unavailable and requires coordination with outside agencies.

Minimum eight years in corrections or related fields, with four years in administrative roles. A strong ethics culture, leadership, and solid communication skills are essential, along with a valid driver’s license.