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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

This position serves as the Deputy Warden for Operations at a State Correctional Facility. Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in his/her absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.

 

Posted December 13, 2023

CoreCivic's Nevada Southern Detention Center is currently seeking a Chief of Security who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

Job Description:

 

Qualifications:

 

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

For questions regarding Facility Management Career positions, you may also contact FMSP@corecivic.com.

 

Posted December 8, 2023

Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.

In Honduras, INL supports comprehensive programming with the goal of increasing the government’s institutional capacity to counter domestic and transnational crime, reduce the flow of illicit narcotics, and improve citizen security. INL also seeks to build the capacity of the justice sector of Honduras to provide accountability, protect the rights of citizens, and promote the rule of law. INL programs provide training, technical support, and mentoring to justice sector officials to effectively manage, investigate, and prosecute complex crimes. INL also supports civil society efforts to increase access to justice for the citizens of Honduras, particularly vulnerable populations.

The purpose of the Personal Services Contract is to support the coordination of INL/Honduras’ corrections activities under the Justice Sector framework. The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections (JSA-C) position will support, assist, and advise INL on the development, implementation, and oversight of corrections programming including contracts, grants, interagency agreements (IAAs), and letters of agreement. The Justice Sector Advisor – Corrections will liaise with host government, multilateral, and interagency, and civil society partners to create, socialize, and implement a corrections program. The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections will advise on issues and developments in Honduran rule of law and corrections through regular consultations with host country counterparts/interlocutors and provide subject matter expertise on corrections. The JSA-C will prepare regular reports for INL including drafting sections of various information requests, weekly and other reports, cables, and briefings. The incumbent will have complementary roles as a program manager and subject-matter advisor.

The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections will coordinate programs with Honduran government entities, international organizations and civil society, interagency partners working on justice sector activities on behalf of the U.S. Embassy (most notably USAID) and other INL offices in the region, and other advisors and/or contractors working for INL programs in Honduras.

Posted December 1, 2023