Deputy Warden - Custody (Jail Systems)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs and oversees, through subordinate supervisors, the custody and security operations of the jail; Custody (Responsible for the care and control of the entire inmate population at the jail); Security (Responsible for the security of inmates, employees, contracted staff, volunteers, professional visitors and civilians at the jail); Booking/Records(Including inmate commitments, releases, transfers, property and mail.)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:


* Develop, review, revise, implement, disseminate, and interpret jail policies, procedures, post orders, plans, etc.

in conformance with BCJS Standard Operating Procedures, PA DOC, collective bargaining agreements and all applicable state and federal laws concerning conditions of incarceration, inmate programs and services. 


* Respond to staff grievances/complaints and is involved with union management relationship issues.

Conduct formal and informal employee disciplinary reviews.

Oversee/guide/direct departmental internal investigations into allegations of misconduct by inmates and/or employees and refer matters for disciplinary sanction and/or criminal prosecution.

Also direct and guide responses to incidents of an emergency nature at the jail.


* Ensure all departmental reports, correspondence, documentation, and records/files are completed, processed and maintained correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Effectively compile and analyze jail operational statistics and oversee the preparation of reports for official records.


* Represent the jail at meetings, conferences, training and community relations functions or other events.

Serve as liaison to outside agencies, testifies and presents evidence in civil and criminal proceedings related to daily operations, and performs other administrative functions.


* Conduct final interviews of applicants for departmental vacancies and oversees the supervision of all departmental staff through consistent and frequent communication and direction. 


* Provide consultation, information and/or other assistance to the Warden and jail staff.

May be required to assume responsibility for the management of the entire jail in conjunction with the other Deputy Wardens, in the absence of the Warden.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Psychology, or a related field, from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four years correctional supervisory experience, and ten years’ experience in the field of corrections.


* Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.


* First Aid, CPR, Taser, and Oleoresin Capsicum Application Techniques certified.


* Annual firearms qualification.


* Must possess valid PA Driver’s License.

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