Deputy Warden, Operations - East Mississippi Correctional Facility

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Position Summary:

Reports to the warden. Directly supervises the chief of security, maintenance manager, safety lieutenant, training lieutenant, DHO lieutenant, information systems manager, grievance coordinator, clerk and the secretary. Responsible for overall management of security and unit management operations in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the departments assigned.

• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation.

• Develop departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures. Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.

• Closely monitor the inmate disciplinary and grievance processes to ensure staff compliance.

• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting security. Coordinate with training and safety lieutenant to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.

• Direct procedures and practices relating to the training and counseling of inmates and security of staff and inmates; maintain constant vigilance of employees and inmates through staff assignments to insure that policies, rules and regulations are being adhered to and that none are violated.

• Conduct weekly inspections of prison to ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards.

• Provide, through administrative staff assignments, proper number of officers and other personnel for all security functions; oversee preparation of work and other related reports on inmates for the classification committee and permanent record of inmates showing progress and estimating rehabilitative prospects.

• Monitor staff selection process of potential employees to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, MTC and Mississippi regulations, and select qualified applicants to fill vacancies as needed.

• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in correctional management, criminal justice, public or business administration, education, counseling or other related field. Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements, if approved by the senior vice president, corrections.

• Five (5) years correctional experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity required.

• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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