Deputy Warden
2 months ago
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the Support Services department for Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF). This includes food service, laundry operations, library, chaplaincy services, volunteer programs, activities, mailroom processes and all resident communication services. Develop and maintain relationships with contract partners providing food service and communication services at the facility. Regularly assess gaps/needs in the support services department and develop strategies to address the needs identified. Ensure that all services are delivered in a way to support the overall security of the facility services division. Maintain close relationships with other Deputy Warden in the future planning efforts related to Support Services. Provides planning guidelines and internal policy direction for areas of responsibility.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Oversee the contracts related to resident communication, including phones, tablets, music and video visitation. Work closely with the contract staff to identify and address any issues related to these services. Ensure services are working appropriately and any issues are addressed quickly. Oversee the food service contract. Work closely with the LCF Food Service Director to monitor and address issues related to the food service contract. Serve as the liaison to the contractor for the rest of LCF Leadership Team. Oversees areas providing support services to the LCF, such as laundry, library, chaplaincy and the mailroom. Continuously assess the operations of each area to identify any gaps/needs and develop strategies to address the needs identified. Oversees the volunteer and activity services available for LCF. Work closely with staff and community volunteers/partners to develop and maintain an adequate level of activities, volunteer-led groups/programs and self-help groups/programs. Develop strategies to expand opportunities to occupy idle time for the resident population. Oversees resident Disciplinary Administrator/department to ensure compliance with regulations and appropriateness. Oversees the resident grievance and property loss and personal injury claims procedures. Oversees the LCF Maintenance Department to include Capital Improvement Planning and the five (5) year plan. Oversees maintenance of the LCF Camera Surveillance System.
Qualifications
Licensing & Certification : Must possess a valid driver's license.
Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in corrections, penology, criminal administration, sociology, social work, psychology education or public administration. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similarly duties. May be require to pass a background check.
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