Warden

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Paid training

Incentives

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Warden to lead a correctional/detention facility with accountability for operations, safety, staff, inmates, and budget within policy guidelines and partner contracts. The role requires strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to ensure safety and compliance across all facility functions.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years in correctional work (including at least 2 years in a senior supervisory role), and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.
• Ten years of correctional work experience with increasing responsibility, including two years at Assistant Warden level or above.
• Experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• Understanding of correctional facility management, laws, rules and supervision/training principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• The Warden has overall responsibility for the assigned correctional/detention facility, including operations, staff, safety/security, inmates, and budget, per CoreCivic policies and contract guidelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Age 21+

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Warden who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

Who We Are:

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. Within CoreCivic Safety, we provide high-quality corrections and detention management services. We operate safe, secure facilities that offer effective reentry programs and enhance public safety. CoreCivic employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

What We Have:

• More than just a job, but the start of a successful career.
• A supportive environment where employment growth is promoted.
• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives.

What You Get To Do:

With correctional, detention and reentry facilities nationwide, our facility leaders play an integral role as emissaries of our Purpose, Mission and Values to our partners, our employees and those entrusted to our care.

Job Description:

• The Warden has the overall responsibility for the assigned correctional/detention facility, including but not limited to, operations, staff, safety/security, inmates, and budget, in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established by CoreCivic executive management, corporate officers, and partner contract(s).

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of correctional work experience, with increasing responsibility, including two (2) years of experience at the Assistant Warden level or above is required.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the practices and principles of correctional facility management, pertinent correctional laws, rules and regulations, and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran