Assistant Warden

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I. Job Summary

Performs highly complex correctional and criminal justice administration work in a correctional facility. Work involves assisting the warden in managing and overseeing correctional facilities; administering policies and procedures; directing security, housing, and facility operations; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. Essential Functions

A. Implements agency policies and operating procedures governing the daily operations of the Correctional Institutions Division in accordance with Texas statute and the directives of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

B. Directs daily operations, to the maximum extent feasible, regarding the control, security, and administration of staff, inmates, equipment, permanent improvements, and property of the correctional facility; monitors staff and inmates to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and enforces inmate disciplinary rules.

C. Plans and directs procedures and practices relating to the security of inmates; responds to emergency situations and plans and directs the placement of staff in the event of riots, escapes, and other emergencies; and assists in planning the operation and labor force placement of the facility agriculture, treatment, maintenance and construction, and industrial programs.

D. Directs the preparation, planning, and documentation of work assignments, classification committee, rehabilitative records, and reports on inmates.

E. Directs the administration, supervision, and development of programs, policies, and procedures for security, classification and records, maintenance and construction, and other inmate activities; and maintaining contact with department heads and staff by attending and facilitating staff meetings and visiting work areas on a daily basis.

F. Directs inspections of the living accommodations of inmates for proper sanitation and determines whether improvements are necessary; oversees the overall maintenance of buildings and permanent improvements of the facility; and directs and approves requisitions, inventory, and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment.

G. Supervises the work of others.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. Minimum Qualifications

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) is preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required nine years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year for year basis.

2. Nine years full-time, wage-earning adult correctional custody or adult criminal justice program administration experience to include five years in the supervision of employees.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional facilities.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

3. Knowledge of correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

5. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

6. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

7. Skill in the supervision of employees and inmates.

8. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

9. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

10. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

11. Skill to supervise the work of others.

IV. Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, steps, and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, operate motor equipment, perform tactile discernment, and restrain assaultive persons.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, using chemical agents, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions may include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, radio, firearms, restraint equipment to include hand, waist and leg restraints, turn cranks on manual doors, tear gas canisters, and weapons, digital cameras, electronic control devices, Axon camera applications and programming, various locking systems, tractor, trailer, dolly, and automobiles.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Michelle Coker
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 101
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3219
EMAIL michelle.coker@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.