This is the second class in the Corrections Warden Series for positions responsible for the management of major adult correctional institutions. Positions direct all administrative and operational functions providing security, treatment, and associated programs for inmates. Positions may also serve as deputy wardens over a correctional unit within the largest, most complex adult correctional institution. Positions in this class charged with directing institutions are distinguished from the Corrections Warden Senior class by the latter’s direction over larger, diverse institutions that entail a broader scope of security, programs, and support staff.

Complexity of the Work: Positions in this class perform work of moderate difficulty in connection with overall operations to carry out the mission of the institution in the establishment, prioritization, and implementation of objectives and in the formulation of policies in accordance with Department guidelines and state statutes. Evaluate all institutional programs and approve new or revised programs. Responsibilities include compiling and administering the institutional budget; ensuring the human resources functions are completed in accordance with governing policies; responding to inmate complaints and requests, as well as to inquiries from inmates’ families, attorneys, community representatives, the Department and other law enforcement or governmental agencies to assure quality treatment, safe and secure confinement; and resolving issues, complaints or concerns from inmates. Serves as the highest institutional authority in responding to inmate grievances.

Supervision Given: Provides supervision to Corrections Assistant Wardens and other staff who are responsible for the treatment, security, and administrative/support activities related to facility operations.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from a Corrections Regional Administrator or other administrative position.

Scope: The work affects the total operations of the facility, the welfare and security of all inmates assigned to the institution, and the safety of staff and the community.

Impact of Actions: Actions and decisions have major impact upon all facets of facility operation. Inappropriate decisions could result in long-term costs to the agency in the forms of time, money, and public relations, as well as in ineffective services to inmates.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent internal and external contact with state government, law enforcement and judicial officials; offenders and their families; local government representatives; local community groups; the media; and vendors regarding offender status, treatment and security issues, public relations, and administrative functions to exchange pertinent information, coordinate work activities, assure proper treatment and safe and secure confinement of offenders and establish and maintain effective working relationships in the community.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; treatment programs for offenders; facility security; and administration/operations support functions.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to develop and interpret policies and procedures; to manage an institutional budget; and to manage a sizable subordinate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certifications: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.

Level and Type of Training: Progressively responsible supervisory experience in the areas of treatment, security, and administrative support functions.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

As a result of a Classification Review/Specification Update study, this class replaces the Corrections Facility Director B class effective September 1991.

Last updated: 9/1/91