Posting number: 4702-26-0016 AN
Department: Corrections - Central Office
Job classification: State Deputy Warden 15
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Corrections
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Serves as the Deputy Warden of operations at the Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF). Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.
Position Description - State Deputy Warden 15
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience in the Department of Corrections, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level; or, four years as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13.
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience equivalent to a Corrections Shift Supervisor 13 or Corrections Security Inspector 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
In accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996, the Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateDeputyWarden.pdf
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