Correctional Associate Warden

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

The Associate Warden supports the Warden in directing custody and institutional operations at a medium-custody correctional facility housing male offenders. The position oversees facility security, offender housing, staffing resources, food service operations, internal investigations, and related operational functions to maintain safe, consistent, and policy-compliant operations. The role provides guidance to correctional supervisors and serves as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.

Key duties include:

• Direct daily custody, security, offender housing, and institutional operations.
• Manage the custody section, including food service operations and applicable restrictive housing functions.
• Provide supervisors with guidance on correctional policies, security procedures, and operational requirements.
• Review incident reports, offender requests, security concerns, and other matters requiring management-level action.
• Assign, conduct, or review internal investigations involving critical incidents, employee conduct, or facility operations.
• Allocate personnel and operational resources based on staffing levels, security risks, and institutional priorities.
• Coordinate emergency responses or other non-routine operations requiring timely management decisions.
• Serve as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.

Salary Grade Range: $55,221 - $96,639

This Position Is Designated As "Mandatory" And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G.0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver's license

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience directing custody or security operations within a correctional institution.
• Documented experience reviewing incident reports or conducting internal investigations involving correctional operations, employee conduct, or security concerns.
• Proven experience applying correctional policies related to offender housing, restrictive housing, institutional security, or emergency response.
• Demonstrated experience supervising correctional managers or front-line supervisors through coaching, policy guidance, performance management, or disciplinary processes.
• Documented experience allocating staffing or operational resources based on institutional needs, security risks, or emergency conditions.

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.