Deputy Warden

Job Posting Title

Deputy Warden

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC JDCC

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

October 15, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$83,574.40

Job Description

Basic Purpose:

Positions in this job are responsible for serving as the Warden's primary operating and/or administrative officer at a facility. Positions in this job will assume the duties of the facility's Warden in their absence or at their direction.

Typical Functions:

• Responsible for secondary accountability of the operational and/or administrative aspects of a correctional facility, which may include, but is not limited to, security and custodial care, classification, food service, health services, physical plant maintenance, inmate programmatic activities, religious activities, education, laundry, mail, canteen, correctional industries, and agri-services.
• Develops and administers the facility's budget, staff, physical resources, and other administrative functions in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Serves as the primary assistant to the Warden in managing the facility budget, staff, and other resources.
• Provides guidance and information as approved by the Warden relating to the interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to operations of a correctional institution.
• Assists the warden in developing, implementing, and applying department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory agencies.
• Provides oversight to contract service providers as appropriate.
• Serves on special project committees on various department-related operational activities.
• Serves as a public relations contact for the facility as needed/required.

Level Descriptor:

At this level, incumbents serve as Deputy Warden for a correctional facility with the responsibility of performing all required all duties and functions at the full-performance level, performs various managerial and administrative duties as Deputy Warden, serves as the operating and/or administrative officer of the facility, and assumes the duties of the facility's Warden in their absence, or as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level includes knowledge of planning, organizing, and directing activities of a correctional institution; theory, techniques and trends in correctional administration; the principles and practices of administration and management; public relations methods; and federal and state laws concerning the incarceration of felons. Skill required at this level includes skill in information technology; applying problem-solving techniques and strategies to complex issues; and coordinating and conducting investigations. Ability required at this level includes ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others; manage the operations of a facility; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; organize and manage several projects simultaneously; and analyze complex and security-sensitive situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional-level work experience in corrections for a government or private corrections agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire and retain a valid driver's license while assigned to this job.

Business-related and overnight travel is required in the performance of this job.

Additional Job Description:

Jess Dunn Correctional Center

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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Salary : $83,574 - $125,000