ASSOCIATE WARDEN

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is based at Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center in Las Vegas. Associate Wardens are directly supervised by the Warden. Incumbent will have the responsibility to organize, direct and supervise the work of an institution’s personnel; to direct and supervise administrative operations within the institution; the development of programs within a facility; to direct the classification and disciplinary committees, vocational/academic education, counseling, religious and recreational services, law library, culinary, canteen and inmate housing operations; participate in fiscal and program management. Variable but typically Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00pm. May be required to work irregular or extended hours or maintain standby status.
Under general direction of the Warden within an assigned correctional institution, plan, organize, and direct the operations-related areas such as custody, culinary, and maintenance or programs related areas such as classification, medical, and education and rehabilitation.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and two years of experience as a supervisory correctional caseworker or correctional lieutenant in an institution consisting of inmates housed in a maximum and/or medium security facility, correctional camp, or correctional transitional facility; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and three years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR two years of experience as a supervisory Correctional Casework Specialist III or as a Correctional Lieutenant in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Perform fiscal tasks such as preparing budget proposals by identifying the institution’s needs, evaluating previous year’s expenditures, and conducting future needs analysis of the institution; control the institutional budget for assigned staff, activities, equipment, supplies, and structures.

Perform administrative management tasks such as preparing in-depth studies and reports; analyze legislatively approved staff levels, convert information into a master schedule, and calculate relief factors; act as a public relations liaison between the institution, other agencies, and the community.

Provide direction and oversight to assigned administrative units by developing short-range and long-range plans; develop and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures dealing with coordination of law enforcement measures involving the institution and other State, county, local, and federal law enforcement agencies; review concerns of staff and inmates related to the medical treatment, discipline, safety, security, and custodial measures provided by the institution; provide oversight for organizational compliance with laws, policies, and procedures of a variety of functions.

Coordinate activities with outside agencies through personal and/or in written communication to obtain resources not available within the institution.

Represent the institution on committees advocating for the institution and inmate population needs; chair or participate on institutional committees as assigned.

Serve as Acting Warden and review critical and unusual incidents reported by various institutions and take appropriate action or advise officers of the actions to be taken by applying knowledge of department rules and regulations and notifying the appropriate Deputy Director of Operations and the Director on critical incidents and the actions taken as assigned.

Perform supervisory tasks such as evaluating employee performance and prepare performance appraisals and promotional merit ratings; review, recommend, and/or take appropriate disciplinary action when employees fail to meet standards and/or to comply with department rules and regulations; participate in the screening process of applicants and recommend hiring of staff; assess staff development and training needs and provide advisement in work-related activities, professional growth, and career development by recommending appropriate training programs in consideration of the institution’s current and future needs and resources.

Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the fiscal, administrative, and supervisory duties assigned to all positions, incumbents perform the following Operations or Programs duties. Incumbents may be required to perform some duties outside of their assigned area or they may be completely reassigned to alternate duties to meet institutional needs.

OPERATIONS
Oversee the security of the institution; maintain and review all post orders and emergency and security procedures; conduct audits of custody staff to ensure adherence to security policies and procedures; ensure all staff is appropriately trained to use required equipment and weapons and are able to secure a post properly; ensure that all suspected violations of laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures are investigated appropriately.

Oversee visiting room operations, review visiting applications and requests for special visits, and approve or deny requests according to policies and procedures; oversee property, mail, and identification operations; oversee culinary operations and ensure culinary is appropriately staffed and that the quality and quantity of food and beverages are adequate; ensure inmates are searched thoroughly after completing culinary duties to reduce contraband; oversee gym operations and ensure the that the quality and quantity of equipment is adequate; oversee laundry operations and ensure that inmate issued clothing and cloth items are issued and cleaned according to policies and procedures; ensure that all areas are appropriately staffed.

Oversee the general population and segregation units operations; ensure units are appropriately staffed and that inmates receive the required exercise time in compliance with laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures.

Oversee armory operations; ensure the armory is appropriately staffed; ensure all weapons, chemical agents, keys, tools, knives, hazardous equipment, and other security risk items are inventoried and audited regularly according to policies and procedures.

Oversee prison industries security; ensure all keys, tools, knives, hazardous equipment, and other security risk items are inventoried and audited regularly according to policies and procedures; ensure inmates are searched thoroughly after completing prison industries duties to reduce contraband.

Oversee maintenance operations; ensure maintenance is appropriately staffed; ensure all keys, tools, knives, hazardous equipment, and other security risk items are inventoried and audited regularly according to policies and procedures; ensure inmates are searched thoroughly after completing maintenance duties to reduce contraband.

PROGRAMS
Oversee the provision of programs, education, and treatment to inmates with mental health issues; resolve problems regarding services provided; coordinate supervision for special needs inmates; participate in coordination of efforts between mental health and medical staff.

Oversee the provision of programs, education, and treatment to inmates with medical issues; resolve problems regarding services provided; coordinate supervision for special needs inmates; participate in coordination of efforts between medical and mental health staff.

Oversee the approval and training of volunteers; monitor volunteers for compliance with laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures.
Supervise the chaplain to ensure that religious services are held to appropriately accommodate the different faith groups and/or practices.

Oversee the casework staff to ensure that decisions are within laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures; provide general oversight of caseworker/inmate interactions; monitor the appropriate usage of inmate records and informational systems; monitor the recording of credits such as work and merit; prepare various reports such as Parole Board and work reports.

Supervise the physical education and recreation staff to ensure recreation programs provide stimulating exercise for the different age groups; coordinate special events.

Oversee programs available to inmates to ensure approval and compliance with laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures; coordinate, facilitate, and delegate programs in cooperation with various staff; oversee enrollment guidelines so appropriate inmates participate; monitor and track the submission of merit credits and certificates of completion; maintain and distribute master program schedules.

Oversee education available to inmates to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures; coordinate, facilitate, and delegate education in cooperation with school districts, colleges, and various staff.

Supervise law library staff and ensure the law library complies with laws, regulations, and departmental and institutional policies and procedures; ensure legal materials are adequate in quantity and quality and available to all inmates.

Supervise clerical and records staff; ensure staff conduct file audits and maintain security and confidentiality of information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of: methods used, and problems involved in supervision and adjustment of inmates.

Working knowledge of: principles and practices of advisement and guidance; casework theory, practice, and the principles of individual and group behavior; theories, trends, and terminology used in the field of corrections; firearms, chemical agents, restraints, and other security devices; personnel management principles and practices required to hire, train, assign and review work, motivate, prepare performance evaluations, and handle disciplinary actions; security principles, practices, and tactics governing the use of physical and deadly force; staff roles as applied to administering the security of an institution.

General knowledge of: principles and practices of corrections as part of the criminal justice system; social and cultural aspects of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups; causes of crime, delinquency, and methods of rehabilitation.

Ability to: analyze problems, situations, practices, and procedures to identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications; assess staff development needs; control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups; delegate responsibility, recruit and train staff, evaluate effectiveness of subordinates, and administer necessary discipline; develop, write, and evaluate institutional policies, procedures, and post orders; enforce institutional rules and regulations; evaluate emergencies and take or recommend corrective measures; interpret and apply agency directives, procedures, and post orders; manage aggressive behavior and conflict situations; observe, understand, and interpret the habits, attitudes, behaviors, and activities of inmates; prioritize work by evaluating available staff and resources; write concise, logical, grammatically correct correspondence and analytical reports in developing and explaining institutional policies and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.n v.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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