Warden

About the role

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Warden who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. Within CoreCivic Safety, we provide high-quality corrections and detention management services. We operate safe, secure facilities that offer effective reentry programs and enhance public safety. CoreCivic employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

Responsibilities

• With correctional, detention and reentry facilities nationwide, facility leaders play an integral role as emissaries of our Purpose, Mission and Values to partners, employees and those entrusted to our care.
• The Warden has the overall responsibility for the assigned correctional/detention facility, including but not limited to operations, staff, safety/security, inmates, and budget, in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established by CoreCivic executive management, corporate officers, and partner contract(s).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of correctional work experience, with increasing responsibility, including two (2) years of experience at the Assistant Warden level or above is required.
• Additional qualifying full-time correctional supervisory experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the practices and principles of correctional facility management, pertinent correctional laws, rules and regulations, and the principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives.
• A supportive environment where employment growth is promoted.
• More than just a job, but the start of a successful career.