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The Superintendent is responsible for directing and overseeing the operations of Long Creek Youth Development Center. Responsibilities range from the integration of Unit Management concepts and Prisoner Treatment Programs to the overall security and maintenance of the physical plant within National Standards (American Correctional Association) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act).
Teamwork, professionalism, and integrity are the foundation of the guiding principles of the Maine Department of Corrections and provide the path to achieving our primary mission of protecting the public by providing a safe, secure and humane correctional environment for staff and the juvenile residents of the facility. The Superintendent will allocate budget resources for the maximum possible effect and will develop, implement and establish the policies and procedures for correctional staff ensuring the overall safety and security of the facility.
Posted April 18, 2024
The Prison Warden is responsible for directing and overseeing the operations of the Maine State Prison. Responsibilities range from the integration of Unit Management concepts and Prisoner Treatment Programs to the overall security and maintenance of the physical plant within National Standards (American Correctional Association) and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act).
Teamwork, professionalism, and integrity are the foundation of the guiding principles of the Maine Department of Corrections and provide the path to achieving our primary mission of protecting the public by providing a safe, secure and humane correctional environment for prison staff and the incarcerated offender. The Prison Warden will allocate budget resources for the maximum possible effect and will develop, implement and establish the policies and procedures for correctional staff ensuring the overall safety and security of the facility.
Posted April 16, 2024
This position will function as the Mental Health Services Director and is responsible for the planning, management, and coordination of Mental Health programs in correctional facilities statewide. The Director will oversee and/or help coordinate program planning and policy development of Mental Health Services for prisoners within the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Inpatient Services (Crisis Stabilization Program, Acute Care and Rehabilitative Treatment Services), Adaptive Skills Rehabilitative Programs, Residential Treatment Programs, Secure Status Residential and Outpatient Programs, Outpatient Programs, Interim Care Programming, Institutional Programming and Counseling Services. This position is responsible for supervising Program Directors within the Mental Health Services. This position is responsible for working with BHCS Health Care, as well as Correctional Facilities Administration (CFA) to help implement the BHCS five-year plan. This includes planning for BHCS’ integrated care approach. Other responsibilities include Mental Health Services programming, budget development and monitoring, management of Mental Health support staff including the management of an information system, performance improvement and outcome studies.
Posted April 1, 2024
This position serves as the executive assistant for the Legal Affairs Administrator for the Department of Corrections. Duties of the position include screening and routing of mail and telephone calls, coordinating Administrator’s calendar and schedule, arranging for travel as needed for division staff, timekeeping, telephone system liaison, Department of Information Technology (DIT) Authorized Requestor/Coordinator, maintain office equipment and supplies, and serve as the Administrator’s liaison for Legal Affairs staff and managers as well as other MDOC administrators and staff. Additionally, this position is responsible for supervising a General Office Assistant and Student Assistants.
The selected candidate must have strong organization skills and maintain a high degree of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the information that the Office of Legal Affairs processes. Experience interpreting directives, instructions, and processes is highly sought and experience with correctional policies and procedures is preferred. Legal or law office experience is also highly preferred.
Posted April 1, 2024
Newton Correctional Facility is a male medium-security facility with a minimum-security site located in Newton, Iowa.
Annual Salary - $79,476.80 - $160,305.60
Benefit package - Health, dental, life and disability insurance, pre-tax deduction options, Iowa Public Employees
Retirement System (IPERS), housing stipend, deferred compensation with employer match, paid holidays and sick and vacation leave.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree, five (5) years of management experience in a correctional, mental health, mentally disabled, or juvenile correctional or training facility, and demonstrated administrative ability and leadership. Wardens serve at the pleasure of the Director. Equivalent work experience or graduate coursework may be substituted.
Application process - Submit resume and cover letter to Nick Lamb, DOC Deputy Director, Iowa Department of Corrections, 510 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 or via email at Nicholas.Lamb@iowa.gov. Deadline is March 11, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
The Iowa Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Posted March 4, 2024
This position serves to oversee Emergency Management and Special Operations for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) and serves as a member of the Deputy Director’s senior management team. This position coordinates with MDOC leadership to formulate and implement the department’s mission, policies, strategic plans, and directives, as well as the organizational structure where appropriate for the specialized and complex areas of Body Worn Cameras (BWC), Intelligence Unit, Radio/Mobile Communications, Security Threat Groups, Emergency Response Team, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response, Homeland Security (Agency Representative), State Emergency Operations Center (Agency Representative), and MDOC Headquarters Safety and Security. This position ensures strategic relationships internal and external to the agency, including the governor’s office, state agencies, suppliers, and external associations including, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Michigan National Guard (MING), Michigan Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC), and Nationwide Intelligence Sharing Initiatives as directed. Emergency Management and Special Operations is responsible for the coordination and direction of work for a team of both state employees and contract staff. Duties are met with a combination of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual activities and will ensure policy and compliance requirements are met. Ensure the product and service management portfolio aligns with the strategic plan. Oversee workforce and talent management. Oversee budget and financial activities of the Office. This position is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Office and ensure alignment with agency goals, champion efforts to continuously improve operations, customer service, and inclusion and diversity efforts.
The selected candidate should have the ability to think strategically and holistically as well as translate strategy into action. Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and legislative processes related to the work. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local relationships that impact the operations of a department. Extensive knowledge of training and supervisory techniques and employee policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of business operations, fiscal management, business processes, and human resource management. Ability to allocate resources, implement management control and evaluation system, motivate staff, develop, and implement creative and innovative solutions to complex problems, and to provide leadership. Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making administrative decisions. Five years working in a Michigan Department of Corrections facility is preferred. At least five years of experience in the Department of Corrections tactical operations which provides knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job is preferred. Experience in emergency management and homeland security, information and intelligence experience, basic understanding of gangs and extremist groups, and knowledge of physical security equipment and procedures preferred.
Posted January 22, 2024
Whalls Group has been retained to assist Bernalillo County New Mexico in hiring a Warden for the Metropolitan Detention Center located just outside Albuquerque. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
The following qualifications are required:
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please email Ashley Wiles at awiles@whallsgroup.com, or set a time to speak with her directly at: https://calendly.com/awiles-3/bernco
Posted January 19, 2024