Correctional Deputy Warden

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), is recruiting for a Correctional Deputy Warden assigned to oversee the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Unit. This leadership role provides direct, day-to-day management of PREA operations and reports to the Director of Security.

Position Highlights

• This position is based at DOC Central Office in Wethersfield on a Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week schedule.
• The Deputy Warden - PREA Unit is responsible for ensuring the Department's full compliance with federal PREA standards established in 2012. These standards govern critical areas including staff screening, offender risk assessment, reporting protocols, investigations, training, and prevention of sexual abuse and harassment within correctional facilities.
• Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining PREA-related policies and procedures; overseeing administrative investigations; ensuring accurate documentation and data collection; coordinating internal and external audits; and supporting the Director of Security in managing the Department's PREA compliance efforts.
• This position plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, security, and well-being of both staff and incarcerated individuals. The Deputy Warden will coordinate responses to PREA allegations in collaboration with facility leadership, victim advocates, and external agencies, while also supporting agency-wide training and education initiatives.

About Us


Our Mission: The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.

Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for acting as an assistant to the Correctional Warden or overseeing a major program area within the central office and facility operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Oversees staff and operations of custody and security and/or comprehensive programs and treatment functions at a correctional facility or major program area within central office and facility operations;
• Coordinates, plans and supervises custody and security and/or programs and treatment activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in development and implementation of custody and security and/or treatment programs or institutional operational and/or treatment policies and practices;
• Ensures enforcement of agency and institution rules and regulations;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of facility or program area budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program area who might impact on program activities;
• Administers and/or coordinates staff training and development activities;
• Oversees administration of disciplinary controls over inmate population throughout institution;
• Oversees and coordinates assignment of operational and/or treatment staff with other institutional programs;
• Participates in strategic planning process and initiatives;
• Maintains records and submits reports;
• Coordinates reporting activities of various disciplines;
• Serves as liaison with courts, social agencies, federal officials or community groups, interpreting programs and objectives and developing cooperative relationships;
• Interprets applicable labor agreements and conducts labor management and/or grievance meetings;
• In absence of Correctional Warden may assume responsible charge of institution;
• May recommend new programs;
• May provide oversight and supervision of unit management;
• May review and recommend discretionary release programs;
• May research, develop and implement evidence-based programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • custody, security and control measures and techniques of maintaining discipline;
  • functions and activities involved in contemporary treatment and training programs;
  • modern correctional methods and practices;
  • psychology of inmates in a correctional institution;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and techniques;
  • employee training techniques;
  • practices and procedures concerning court commitments of individuals to correctional institutions;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience at the level of Correctional Counselor Supervisor, Correctional Captain or Parole and Community Services Supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified in Administrative Directive 1.10 (Investigations).
• Extensive experience in correctional facility operations, including supervisory or command-level roles.
• Knowledge of PREA Standards and Federal Regulations.
• Experience conducting and overseeing administrative investigations, including investigative interviewing and case development.
• Proven experience in administrative and/or formal proceedings, with the ability to articulate findings and agency determinations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

WORKING CONDITIONS


Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of assault or injury by inmates.


Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.