COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
The Associate Warden supports the Warden in directing custody and institutional operations at a medium-custody correctional facility housing male offenders. The position oversees facility security, offender housing, staffing resources, food service operations, internal investigations, and related operational functions to maintain safe, consistent, and policy-compliant operations. The role provides guidance to correctional supervisors and serves as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.
Key duties include:
- Direct daily custody, security, offender housing, and institutional operations.
- Manage the custody section, including food service operations and applicable restrictive housing functions.
- Provide supervisors with guidance on correctional policies, security procedures, and operational requirements.
- Review incident reports, offender requests, security concerns, and other matters requiring management-level action.
- Assign, conduct, or review internal investigations involving critical incidents, employee conduct, or facility operations.
- Allocate personnel and operational resources based on staffing levels, security risks, and institutional priorities.
- Coordinate emergency responses or other non-routine operations requiring timely management decisions.
- Serve as the Facility Head during extended periods of absence of the Warden.
Salary Grade Range: $55,221 - $96,639
This Position Is Designated As "Mandatory" And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
To be considered for a Correctional Associate Warden position, ALL applicants must:
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G.0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver's license
Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated experience directing custody or security operations within a correctional institution.
- Documented experience reviewing incident reports or conducting internal investigations involving correctional operations, employee conduct, or security concerns.
- Proven experience applying correctional policies related to offender housing, restrictive housing, institutional security, or emergency response.
- Demonstrated experience supervising correctional managers or front-line supervisors through coaching, policy guidance, performance management, or disciplinary processes.
- Documented experience allocating staffing or operational resources based on institutional needs, security risks, or emergency conditions.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.