Warden

Warden Bellefonte, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22688122 Summary Bellefonte, PA In-Person $41.11 - $57.56 per Hour 5 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains overall order and security of Correctional Facility/staff and inmates. 2. Oversees the overall operation of the Correctional Facility. 3. Leads the staff of the Correctional Facility, handles all personnel-related matters, including overseeing evaluations and disciplinary actions. Performs evaluations on facility staff that are direct reports. 4. Interviews and makes recommendations to Prison Board of Inspectors for proper staffing levels and hiring of staff. 5. Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the efficient overall operation of the Correctional Facility to ensure a safe and rehabilitative environment for incarcerated inmates. 6. Prepares and presents annual budget. Submits to the Board of Commissioners for review and approval. 7. Oversees the maintenance activities of the Correctional Facility to preserve physical and structural integrity. Recommends corrective action where necessary to the Prison Board of Inspectors. 8. Ensures facility compliance with labor contracts and labor laws; conducts labor/management meetings; reviews and evaluates union grievances. 9. Assures that all staff receive proper required training; develops new training programs. 10. Ensures the Correctional Facility, and required individual members of the staff, achieve and maintain all state required certifications and accreditations. 11. Ensures the management of computer and security systems for the Correctional Facility to ensure they are operational and effective. 12. Interacts daily with police agencies, parole/probation, attorneys, County personnel, general public, and Board of Commissioners in regard to essential job duties. 13. Participates in various committees and community programs which interact with Correctional Facility operations. 14. Facilitates regular staff meetings to disseminate Correctional Facility information and instructions. Consults with staff to review work requirements, status, and problems. Assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise. 15. Monitors the inmate's medical program. 16. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and communicates Correctional Facility data to various stakeholders and utilize the information to make recommendations for facility and program improvement. 17. Keeps Prison Board of Inspectors informed of the overall operation of the facility, safety of inmates and staff, morale and training needs of staff, and notice of any significant issues or unmet need of staff or inmates that has the potential to escalate and become serious problems. 18. Reviews contracts of service providers for the Correctional Facility and where warranted recommends changes to the Prison Board of Inspectors and Board of Commissioners.

Other Duties:

1. Attends meetings, seminars, and training as necessary. 2. Assists Corrections Prison Inspector as necessary. 3. Performs other job-related duties as required. Additional Details

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