Deputy Warden
- Full-time
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Role Overview:
As a Deputy Warden, you will work independently, receiving general instructions and policy directions from the Warden/DOC Executive Staff. You will make authoritative decisions on the content and extent of programs that have a significant impact on facility operations. On the Warden's behalf, you may interact with groups as the news media, community groups, and community officials. You will have contact with administrative, program, and custody staff for the purpose of coordinating and managing the activities of the facility. You will have contact with offenders for the general purpose of providing custody care. Many of these interactions may involve a high level of conflict resolution.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develops, establishes, and implements minimum security and/or work release facility policies, procedures, and objectives;
- Formulates operating procedures for areas of assignment and recommend improvements to Warden;
- Participates in staff selection, training and evaluate staff performance;
- May confer with offender’s family on issues such as visitations and commissary;
- Assists with facility budget preparation;
- Partners with various groups on outreach programs and media regarding facility operations;
- Coordinates, participates in, and investigates staff/offender issues and discipline;
- Coordinates activities of the internal offender disciplinary board;
- Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development;
- Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have
- a High School Diploma or HSE diploma, and
- at least 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience;
- Extensive knowledge of the correctional law, regulations, and court decisions;
- Advanced knowledge of methods and operations used in treatment, rehabilitation and resocialization;
- Advanced knowledge of public administration principles;
- Ability to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the programs and activities of the facility;
- Ability to effectively handle precedented challenges that may arise in a correctional facility;
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow;
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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