What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warden position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Warden
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC Institutional Operations
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
April 11, 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
$88,588.86
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job are responsible for the administration, direction, and management of the operational and administrative functions and activities for a correctional facility for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
Typical Functions
- Responsible for the overall operational, management and administrative functions of a facility which includes programmatic services and activities provided to incarcerated individuals, such as correctional industries and agri-services, building and grounds maintenance, and agency business processes, such as budget and human resources.
- 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.
- Provides operational oversight to ensure all security, administrative and programmatic functions are carried out effectively, efficiently and in accordance with all applicable polices and guidelines.
- Responsible for the interpretation and application of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to operation of a facility.
- Serves on committees regarding a variety of department-related operations.
- Serves as a public relations contact for the facility as required.
Level Descriptor:
At this level, incumbents serve as Warden for a medium-sized correctional facility, performing all required duties and functions at the full-performance level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of programmatic and administrative operations and functions of correctional and judicial systems; principles and practices of leadership; conflict management; and effective negotiation.
Skill required at this level includes skill in analyzing critical information to de-escalate situations; applying active listening techniques; building internal and external relationships and teams; and managing change.
Ability required at this level includes ability to provide positive motivation to achieve facility goals and objectives; make decisions based on fact; and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences on the various aspects and issues of a facility, its staff, and its population.
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 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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
Jobs Hub
.Salary : $88,589
