Warden
Rate of Pay:
$77,396.
80 Position
Summary:
This position works under the authority given in the Joint Powers Agreement forming the Jail Authority Board (JAB); and under the supervision of the County Manager, the representative of the Fiscal Agent of the Board.
This is an at-will position by contract that is under administrative direction.
The incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and administers the operations, functions, and activities of an adult detention center.
Provides supervision and leadership ensuring all governing laws and policies are enforced and followed by staff.
Administers and manages fiscal operations within the current operating budget and plans and develops the annual budget; monitors and manages expenditures and revenues.
Plans, develops, and implements detention center strategies and improvements and manages associated activities.
Provides for the humane detention of inmates in a safe, secure environment according to the standards of the American Correctional Association and NMAC Core recommended standards.
Performs other administrative support functions as directed by the JAB; and, by the County Manager through the delegation in the employment contract.
Essential Job Functions:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructivefeedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of assignments and measures the performance of the assigned unit/area and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides general advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; and implements corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
Coordinates and manages the operations of the Detention Center; meets with staff (Detention Officers, Medical/Mental Health Team, assigned team and task leaders), and administrative staff regularly to identify any new issues, identify tasks that need to be completed, prioritize the tasks and assign work and timelines; reviews inmate communication forms, reports and minutes of committee meetings and receives briefings from each team, unit, task leader, division etc.
, and assures needed committees and reviews are being held and participates to assure effectiveness.
Directs, implements, and monitors the departmental budget; presents the annual budget and all supporting documentation to the Jail Authority Board, the County Manager, and ultimately, to the Board of County Commissioners and City of Gallup Council; controls the purchasing of materials and equipment necessary for the Detention Center responsibilities; and determines the need for new equipment and facilities and major repair or upgrade of equipment and facilities.
Conducts regular tours of the detention center including internal and external walk through; ensures any maintenance, safety, staff or inmate issues are immediately addressed.
Reviews vendor contracts that pertain to the Detention Center and makes changes, initiates renewal and/or bid process when necessary.
Reviews any changes to the laws, regulations and/or policies that govern the detention center's purpose and implements necessary changes to standard operating procedures, policies, and post orders; plans, drafts, implements and coordinates new or revised policy, procedures and programs; and ensures that all staff are updated and/or trained related to required changes/updates.
Meets with staff as needed to resolve any issues or conflicts within the detention center.
Works with law enforcement agencies to ensure the processing of persons arrested; and coordinates with the local, state, and federal judicial system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- oOperational characteristics, services, and activities of a correctional/detention center, including business/industry principles and practices related to work assigned.
o Provisions of federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to correctional/detention services; and New Mexico State Statutes, Standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA), New Mexico Association of Counties Core Standards, and Standards of the American Jail Association (AJA).
o Principles and practices of criminal justice administration.
o Administering and managing correctional/detention services and programs in a public-sector setting.
o Law enforcement principles, practices, techniques, and equipment with special reference to assignments.
o Training programs, techniques and methods.
o A variety of software packages relevant to the department and assigned work.
o Research methods and report presentation.
o Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication; to include public relations and public speaking.
o Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
o Principles and practices of governmental budget administration and monitoring.
o English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
o Principles of business writing.
o Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and documentation.
o Applying correctional center principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
o Planning, formulating and executing programs, post orders and policies.
o Analyzing problems and developing sound and effective solutions.
o Resolving conflicts.
o Delegating authority and supervising the activities of others.
o Maintaining accurate and complete records and reports.
o Developing and implementing goals and objectives for the department consistent with County mission and values.
o Writing, administering, negotiating, and evaluating contracts, agreements, and proposals.
o Developing and conducting training programs associated with assigned area of responsibility.
o Evaluating processes and procedures for improvement and cost-effectiveness.
o Working cooperatively with County employees, contractors, attorneys, courts, and the public.
o Working with equipment, tools, and materials required in area of assignment.
o Applying project/task management techniques and principles.
o Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including public relations and public speaking.
o Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Boards, Commissions, Councils, employees, other agencies, and the public, including meeting and dealing tactfully with the public.
o Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
o Principles and practices of governmental budget administration and monitoring.
o Developing, interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them.
o Must have the ability to work with diverse groups, including but not limited to:
employees, unions, judges, inmates, health care providers, outside jurisdictions, prosecutors, defense attorneys, religious denomination community organization.
.
.
etc.
o Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field.
And, Five to Seven years of demonstrated experience, in a management/supervisory capacity, that includes demonstrated experience and responsibility in budgeting, staff supervision, program administration, administering contract activities, comprehensive records management, and collaborative interagency relationships.
OR Ten years' of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in the operation of a detention/corrections facility.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- oMaster's Degree, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field.
oBilingual (Navajo, Spanish).
oExperience managing medical and mental/behavioral health programs.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Driver's License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver's License within six (6) months of hire date.
Detention/corrections Officer and Jail Administration Certification in the State of New Mexico Other licenses and certifications may be required within a specified time period after hire.
Subject to the At-Will employment contract; the incumbent exercises supervision over lower-level staff and performs under the administrative supervision of the County Manager who provides policy guidance and sets major program objectives and goals.
The incumbent carries out assigned responsibilities independently, exercising leadership and managerial ability in planning, implementing, executing and evaluating Adult Detention programs and activities.
Situations that involve highly controversial or politically sensitive issues are discussed with the County Manager and the Jail Authority Board prior to initiating actions.
The work of the incumbent is reviewed for adherence to established policies, laws, rules and regulations, meeting program objectives, and evidence of exercising sound management principles and practices.
Any conflict between the job description and the employee contract; the contract will control.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office/detention center environment.
Employee may occasionally be exposed to physical harm when dealing with inmates in the detention center.
Travel may be required.
Conditions of Employment:
May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination.
Final offer of employment is contingent upon successful outcome of background and reference checks.
Other Requirements:
The incumbent of this position must comply with established safety guidelines of the County.
Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Application Special Instructions Please attach copies of your listed certifications, degrees, and/or transcripts.
Applicants applying on or before the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) will be considered first.
Applicants applying after the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) will only be screened IF a viable candidate cannot be found in the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) pool of applicants.
recblid eve3rific314k595htzqhrpwdft4p4 Recommended Skills Administration Human Resources Reports Investigation Recruitment Training Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$77,396.
80 Position
Summary:
This position works under the authority given in the Joint Powers Agreement forming the Jail Authority Board (JAB); and under the supervision of the County Manager, the representative of the Fiscal Agent of the Board.
This is an at-will position by contract that is under administrative direction.
The incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and administers the operations, functions, and activities of an adult detention center.
Provides supervision and leadership ensuring all governing laws and policies are enforced and followed by staff.
Administers and manages fiscal operations within the current operating budget and plans and develops the annual budget; monitors and manages expenditures and revenues.
Plans, develops, and implements detention center strategies and improvements and manages associated activities.
Provides for the humane detention of inmates in a safe, secure environment according to the standards of the American Correctional Association and NMAC Core recommended standards.
Performs other administrative support functions as directed by the JAB; and, by the County Manager through the delegation in the employment contract.
Essential Job Functions:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructivefeedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
Coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of assignments and measures the performance of the assigned unit/area and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides general advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; and implements corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
Coordinates and manages the operations of the Detention Center; meets with staff (Detention Officers, Medical/Mental Health Team, assigned team and task leaders), and administrative staff regularly to identify any new issues, identify tasks that need to be completed, prioritize the tasks and assign work and timelines; reviews inmate communication forms, reports and minutes of committee meetings and receives briefings from each team, unit, task leader, division etc.
, and assures needed committees and reviews are being held and participates to assure effectiveness.
Directs, implements, and monitors the departmental budget; presents the annual budget and all supporting documentation to the Jail Authority Board, the County Manager, and ultimately, to the Board of County Commissioners and City of Gallup Council; controls the purchasing of materials and equipment necessary for the Detention Center responsibilities; and determines the need for new equipment and facilities and major repair or upgrade of equipment and facilities.
Conducts regular tours of the detention center including internal and external walk through; ensures any maintenance, safety, staff or inmate issues are immediately addressed.
Reviews vendor contracts that pertain to the Detention Center and makes changes, initiates renewal and/or bid process when necessary.
Reviews any changes to the laws, regulations and/or policies that govern the detention center's purpose and implements necessary changes to standard operating procedures, policies, and post orders; plans, drafts, implements and coordinates new or revised policy, procedures and programs; and ensures that all staff are updated and/or trained related to required changes/updates.
Meets with staff as needed to resolve any issues or conflicts within the detention center.
Works with law enforcement agencies to ensure the processing of persons arrested; and coordinates with the local, state, and federal judicial system.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- oOperational characteristics, services, and activities of a correctional/detention center, including business/industry principles and practices related to work assigned.
o Provisions of federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to correctional/detention services; and New Mexico State Statutes, Standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA), New Mexico Association of Counties Core Standards, and Standards of the American Jail Association (AJA).
o Principles and practices of criminal justice administration.
o Administering and managing correctional/detention services and programs in a public-sector setting.
o Law enforcement principles, practices, techniques, and equipment with special reference to assignments.
o Training programs, techniques and methods.
o A variety of software packages relevant to the department and assigned work.
o Research methods and report presentation.
o Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication; to include public relations and public speaking.
o Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
o Principles and practices of governmental budget administration and monitoring.
o English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
o Principles of business writing.
o Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and documentation.
o Applying correctional center principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
o Planning, formulating and executing programs, post orders and policies.
o Analyzing problems and developing sound and effective solutions.
o Resolving conflicts.
o Delegating authority and supervising the activities of others.
o Maintaining accurate and complete records and reports.
o Developing and implementing goals and objectives for the department consistent with County mission and values.
o Writing, administering, negotiating, and evaluating contracts, agreements, and proposals.
o Developing and conducting training programs associated with assigned area of responsibility.
o Evaluating processes and procedures for improvement and cost-effectiveness.
o Working cooperatively with County employees, contractors, attorneys, courts, and the public.
o Working with equipment, tools, and materials required in area of assignment.
o Applying project/task management techniques and principles.
o Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including public relations and public speaking.
o Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Boards, Commissions, Councils, employees, other agencies, and the public, including meeting and dealing tactfully with the public.
o Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets.
o Principles and practices of governmental budget administration and monitoring.
o Developing, interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them.
o Must have the ability to work with diverse groups, including but not limited to:
employees, unions, judges, inmates, health care providers, outside jurisdictions, prosecutors, defense attorneys, religious denomination community organization.
.
.
etc.
o Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology or related field.
And, Five to Seven years of demonstrated experience, in a management/supervisory capacity, that includes demonstrated experience and responsibility in budgeting, staff supervision, program administration, administering contract activities, comprehensive records management, and collaborative interagency relationships.
OR Ten years' of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in the operation of a detention/corrections facility.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- oMaster's Degree, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field.
oBilingual (Navajo, Spanish).
oExperience managing medical and mental/behavioral health programs.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Driver's License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver's License within six (6) months of hire date.
Detention/corrections Officer and Jail Administration Certification in the State of New Mexico Other licenses and certifications may be required within a specified time period after hire.
Subject to the At-Will employment contract; the incumbent exercises supervision over lower-level staff and performs under the administrative supervision of the County Manager who provides policy guidance and sets major program objectives and goals.
The incumbent carries out assigned responsibilities independently, exercising leadership and managerial ability in planning, implementing, executing and evaluating Adult Detention programs and activities.
Situations that involve highly controversial or politically sensitive issues are discussed with the County Manager and the Jail Authority Board prior to initiating actions.
The work of the incumbent is reviewed for adherence to established policies, laws, rules and regulations, meeting program objectives, and evidence of exercising sound management principles and practices.
Any conflict between the job description and the employee contract; the contract will control.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office/detention center environment.
Employee may occasionally be exposed to physical harm when dealing with inmates in the detention center.
Travel may be required.
Conditions of Employment:
May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination.
Final offer of employment is contingent upon successful outcome of background and reference checks.
Other Requirements:
The incumbent of this position must comply with established safety guidelines of the County.
Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Application Special Instructions Please attach copies of your listed certifications, degrees, and/or transcripts.
Applicants applying on or before the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) will be considered first.
Applicants applying after the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) will only be screened IF a viable candidate cannot be found in the For Best Consideration Date (FBC) pool of applicants.
recblid eve3rific314k595htzqhrpwdft4p4 Recommended Skills Administration Human Resources Reports Investigation Recruitment Training Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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