Warden (Jameson Prison Annex)

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Job ID: 30492
Agency: Department of Corrections, Jameson Annex to the Penitentiary
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $96,000 - $130,000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: N
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The warden serves as a leader and has full responsibility for a level V multi-custody correctional facility and a minimum security (Level II) facility. This includes performing advanced managerial work in a correctional facility. The work involves managing and overseeing a correctional facility; administering policies and procedures of the agency; directing security, housing and facility operations; and supervising the work of others. This position works under minimal direct supervision and has a considerable amount of latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position understands budgetary allocations and ensures their facility operates within budget. The warden position is also responsible for collaboration with local community volunteers and to uphold the vision and mission of the South Dakota Department of Corrections. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Prisons for the Department of Corrections (DOC). Extensive employment and criminal background checks will be conducted on candidates prior to selection.

Duties include:

• overseeing the administration of programs, including security, treatment, budget, education, to ensure safe, efficient, and lawful functioning.
• planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating new department initiatives and projects.
• administering policies and procedures. Strong skills in locating codified law and resources necessary for corrections law.
• developing working relationships with a variety of governmental officials, law enforcement agencies, community partners, and citizen groups.
• setting financial goals for the prison and managing the budget.
• monitoring the success of current activities and continually seeking to improve them, basing changes on the strategic planning, industry best practices, legislation, and research.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a related field, and at least 10 years of experience in corrections or law enforcement administration is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Displays High Integrity—Creates an environment that fosters high ethical standards.
• Exercises Due Diligence—Manages resources and day-to-day responsibilities in a manner that instills public trust. This includes security of facilities to ensure the safety of the public, staff and inmates.
• Acts Decisively—Vision, creativity, reasoning and experience to reach conclusions and make effective decisions.
• Critical Thinking – Can make good decisions even under a great deal of stress.
• Leads Organizational Change—Proactively and successfully brings about change based on evidence based practices to improve public safety.
• Focuses on Offenders Programming—Anticipates and meets the needs of offenders by delivering and continuously improving quality programming to lower recidivism.
• Takes Entrepreneurial Risks—Identifies opportunities to develop new evidence based practices and encourages resourceful and innovative solutions to problems.
• Builds Strong Alliances—Develops networks and uses them to strengthen internal and external organizational support.
• Turns Vision into Strategy—Thinks and acts strategically to ensure the agency moves towards its mission.
• Demonstrates Astuteness—Uses personal influence, combined with an understanding of internal organizational reality and external factors, to positively affect results for the agency.
• Maintains Professional Credibility—Keeps current with developments in field of expertise and applies this knowledge to effectively manage resources.
• Builds Competence—Fosters continuous learning and self-development and ensures employees have the tools and training to do their jobs, effectively and safely.
• Develops Successful Teams—Builds and leads cohesive teams that are committed to a common goal.
• Inspires High Performance—Empowers staff and motivates them to achieve or exceed their goals.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=158
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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