Warden Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025 Requisition ID: 457178 Location: Carlisle, IN, US, 47838 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About Wabash Valley Correctional Facility: As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi-level security Correctional facility for adult males. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is located in Carlisle, Indiana. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility has both minimum security and maximum security and offers multiple programs to meet the needs of the incarcerated population, including the Special Needs Acclimation Program or SNAP. Wabash Valley’s staff have implemented many beneficial programs to ensure a well-run facility that offers incarcerated individuals a genuine opportunity for growth while maintaining public safety. The facility is also heavily involved in the community, providing support to local food pantries, schools, and other community organizations. Role Overview: As a Warden, you will work independently consulting with the Indiana Department of Correction Central Office on the establishment of policies and procedures. You will have the authority to decide the operating, security, and program functions of the facility. You will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operation along with possible incidents. You will often serve as the Department’s spokesperson to community groups and community officials. As a Warden, you will have a major impact on the achievement of the Department’s overall goals. You will be on-call 24/7, 365 days a year unless a replacement has been designated. Additionally, you will be required to walk around the facility frequently and engage with staff and the incarcerated individuals. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Provides overall management of all aspects of high/medium security facility operations. This includes development, establishment and implementation of facility goals, policies, and procedures; + Directs the programs and operations of the facility which may include contractual entities in accordance with the policy guidelines and program directives provided by the Department of Correction; + Manages the operations and performance of contractual entities (i.e., Food Services, Medical Services etc.) as well as overall vendor management; + Directs staff selection, training, and evaluation of staff performance; + Coordinates the program operations of the facility in accordance with other central office divisions; + Manages facility budget; + Ensures appropriate and effective management of offenders; + Partners with various groups on outreach programs regarding facility operations; + Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development; + Sets expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees. Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have + a High School Diploma or HSE diploma, and + at least 10+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience. + Five (5) years of supervisory experience; + Broad knowledge of the correctional law, regulations, and court decisions; + Advanced knowledge of methods and operations used in treatment, rehabilitation and resocialization; + Advanced knowledge of public administration principles; + Ability to manage and direct the programs and activities of a facility; + Ability to effectively handle unprecedented challenges that may arise in a correctional facility; + Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow; + Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care. This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. Difficulty of Work: As a Warden, you will exercise considerable judgment and ingenuity to develop facility procedures to implement department policies. Few guidelines exist as you will supervise and manage a staff of many different disciplines. The work is very complex, involving constantly changing variables in determining the kind/extent of programs, supervising the custody staff, and ensuring accountability of the total incarcerated individual population. The complexity of the work is increased because of the large number of incarcerated individuals and the type of incarcerated individuals housed in the facility. Personal Work Relationships: A high level of judgement and effective communication is required during times of contact with residents or incarcerated individuals. Residents or incarcerated individuals may have family, friends, community partners and/or other interested parties come to the facility requesting information or to visit with the person according to policies and procedures. Partnership with relevant public agencies, federal, state & local governments and/or community leaders may be required. This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public. Physical Effort: This role requires keen observational and hearing skills to stay alert for possible dangerous situations. This role performs work in an environment where sitting for extended periods of time could be expected. Working Conditions: Operations may require this role to be available after hours (on-call) and/or work rotating shifts, evenings and weekends, or irregular hours. This role performs work in a standard office environment. This role requires a high level of attention and safety due to work activities having risk of injury or loss of life. This role may experience periods of high stress and/or pressure. This role performs work in a cell house, dormitory or other residential environment. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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