ASSOCIATE WARDEN

ASSOCIATE WARDEN

Salary

$95,630.40 - $144,510.48 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03988

Department

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

44

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for an Associate Warden at the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility in Carson City. This recruitment will be used to fill the Associate Warden of Programs. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors, develop policies and procedures, and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. Incumbents supervise the classification staff, chair classification hearings for special reviews, prepare various reports including parole board, investigate reported infractions of rules, regulations and irregular or suspicious occurrences.

Under general direction of the Warden within an assigned correctional institution, plan, organize, and direct the operations-related areas such as custody, culinary, and maintenance or programs related areas such as classification, medical, and education and rehabilitation.

Essential Qualifications

Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

1. Prepare budget proposals, assess needs, evaluate past expenditures, and conduct future needs analysis.

2. Control institutional budgets for staff, activities, equipment, supplies, and structures.

3. Prepare in-depth studies and reports.

4. Analyze legislatively approved staffing levels, convert into a master schedule, and calculate relief factors.

5. Liaise between various stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and represent agency interests.

6. Provide direction and oversight to administrative units.

7. Develop, implement, and oversee policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and short- and long-range plans.

8. Analyze and propose legislative changes, draft amendments, and provide testimony.

9. Review concerns of staff and inmates and provide oversight for organizational compliance.

10. Coordinate activities with outside agencies to obtain resources not available within the institution.

11. Review critical and unusual incidents and ensure appropriate actions are taken.

12. Oversee institutional security, audits of custody staff, and investigations of policy violations.

13. Manage visiting room, property, mail, identification, culinary, gym, and laundry operations.

14. Manage armory operations, ensure staffing, and regularly inventory and audit items.

15. Supervise prison industries security, oversee maintenance operations, and search inmates for contraband.

16. Oversee the provision of programs, education, and treatment to inmates.

17. Coordinate the approval, training, and monitoring of volunteers.

18. Oversee the chaplain to ensure that religious services are held to accommodate different

faiths.

19. Manage casework staff, inmate interactions and records, and informational systems.

20. Monitor the recording of credits and prepare various reports.

21. Ensure recreation programs provide exercise for different age groups and coordinate special events.

22. Coordinate, facilitate, and delegate programs, oversee enrollment, and track merit credits and certificates.

23. Oversee education available to inmates to ensure compliance.

24. Ensure the law library is compliant and legal materials are adequate.

25. Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.

26. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, rules, and agency policies and procedures; institutional program goals, objectives, and content; principles and practices of supervision; State budget and accounting principles and practices.
• Methods used and problems involved in supervision and adjustment of inmates; principles and practices of advisement and guidance; casework theory, practice, and the principles of individual and group behavior; theories, trends, and terminology used in the field of corrections.
• Firearms, chemical agents, restraints, and other security devices; security principles, practices, and tactics governing the use of physical and deadly force; staff roles as applied to administering the security of an institution.
• Principles and practices of corrections as part of the criminal justice system; social and cultural aspects of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups; causes of crime, delinquency, and methods of rehabilitation.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Control, direct, and instruct inmates; enforce institutional rules and regulations; evaluate emergencies and take or recommend corrective measures; interpret and apply agency directives, procedures, and post orders.
• Manage aggressive behavior and conflict situations; observe, understand, and interpret the habits, attitudes, behaviors, and activities of inmates; properly interpret and implement court orders, consent decrees, and institutional procedures; function as the acting Warden.
• Develop, write, evaluate, and explain institutional policies, procedures, and post orders; write concise, logical, grammatically correct correspondence and analytical reports.
• Deal with controversial issues which affect institutional public relations; manage space, equipment, and material resources; develop utilization plans and justification of acquisitions; monitor and forecast budgets; prepare budget reports.
• Lead and motivate a diverse staff, set clear goals, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Resolve conflicts and mediate, negotiate, and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with employees, customers, or agencies; diffuse hostile situations respectfully and tactfully.
• Review work products for quality, quantity, and timeliness; analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define objectives, identify relevant concerns, formulate logical conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures to meet agency mandates, including program design, statutory compliance, and goal achievement.
• Serve as liaison between various stakeholders, including federal, State, and local agencies, to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and represent agency interests.
• Analyze and propose legislative changes for program management, draft amendments, and provide testimony.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and two years of experience as a supervisory correctional caseworker or correctional lieutenant in an institution consisting of inmates housed in a maximum and/or medium security facility, correctional camp, or correctional transitional facility.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and three years of experience as described above.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above.
• Two years of experience as a supervisory Correctional Casework Specialist 3 or as a Correctional Lieutenant in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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