WARDEN

State of Arizona; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with 10 paidhol

Paid Parental Leave

Robust insurance plan (medical, dental

Retirement program

Transit and commuter benefits

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,REHABILITATION & REENTRY in Winslow, AZ seeks a Warden to lead a multi-custody facility. The role directs security, inmate programming, and administrative operations under the Deputy Assistant Director.

The ideal candidate brings progressive leadership and data-informed decision making to a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include staff hiring and mentorship, program development, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in corrections, public administration, or related field.
• Experience leading multi-unit facilities and diverse staff.
• Strong knowledge of correctional operations, safety and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations including security, programs, administration, and support services.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures for a safe and rehabilitative environment.
• Represent the organization and maintain relationships with government agencies and community partners.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff; provide mentorship and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with laws and correctional standards and oversee security protocols and incident management.

Skills

Leadership

Data-informed decision making

Verbal and written communication

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in corrections or related field

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

WARDEN (CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATOR V)

Job Location:

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Winslow
2100 South Highway 87
Winslow, Arizona 86047
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $116,064.00

Grade: 28

Closing Date: 11/23/2026

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our leadership team as a Warden. Under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Director, the Warden will serve as the administrator of a multi-custody and multi-unit facility. Working with a team of Deputy Wardens, the ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience in managing inmate populations, monitoring and directing unit operations, security, inmate programming, and be responsible for ensuring the facility applies modern correctional practices. The successful candidate has excellent communication and critical thinking skills, uses data in the decision-making process, and has the ability to manage a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.

Job Duties:

• Build a Meaningful Organizational Culture and Promote the Development of Team
• Create and Implement Optimal Population Management and Progression Strategies
• Deploy Quality Delivery of Services and Continuity of Care in Complexes and Communities
• Achieve Modernization and Sustainability of Practices and Resources
• Leadership and Administration:
  • Overseeing all aspects of facility operations, including security, programs, administration, and support services
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe and rehabilitative environment
  • Representing the organization and maintaining positive relationships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies and community partners
• Staff Management and Development:
  • Hiring, training, and supervising qualified staff members, including correctional officers and administrative personnel
  • Providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to enhance staff performance and effectiveness, fostering an environment of wellness with an emphasis on communication, respect, and rapport-building
  • Evaluating employee performance, addressing personnel matters, and fostering a positive work culture
• Safety and Security:
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and correctional standards to maintain a secure environment
  • Implementing and overseeing effective security protocols, emergency preparedness plans, and incident management procedures
  • Collaborating with local law enforcement and other agencies to enhance facility and community safety
• Inmate Management and Rehabilitation:
  • Overseeing the implementation of evidence-based programs and services that support inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society
  • Evaluating and monitoring inmate behavior, progress, and compliance with facility rules and regulations
  • Promoting a rehabilitative approach that addresses the needs of individual inmates and encourages positive behavioral change

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• In-depth knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the Department's operations
  • Modern correctional management and supervision techniques and strategies, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service, and fiscal areas
  • Comprehensive security practices pertaining to the assignment
  • Fiscal management; cost, effectiveness, and efficiency analysis
  • Project planning, development, and management
• Skill in
  • Leadership, coaching, and supervision
  • Performing complex analytical and managerial functions, including process improvement initiatives, implementation planning, data-informed decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Engagement with officials, managers, employees, and representatives within the agency and other state agencies
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic long/short-term planning
  • State of Arizona or general state government budget processes
  • Effective conflict management
• Ability to
  • Perform complex analytical and managerial tasks, and resolve problems in the area of assignment
  • Utilize current research in the corrections field with the ability to translate knowledge into best practices
  • Speak and write effectively, including writing reports and composing correspondence
  • Exercise administrative supervision over staff and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness
  • Simultaneously manage multiple high-priority projects
  • Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in corrections, social work, psychology, law, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in corrections administration.
• Proven ability to encourage teamwork, professionalism, and innovation.
• Demonstrate a record of continual professional development and/or education in the field of corrections.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.