Correctional Associate Warden​/Programs

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

This position manages the Program services at Warren Correctional Institution. This is a medium custody male facility. The Assistant Superintendent of Programs oversees the Programs section, which provides a large variety of programs and services to the offender population, including Case Management, Religious Services, treatment and rehabilitation programs, volunteer programs, and transitional services. This position has dual supervision responsibilities for the medical, dental and psychological sections.

This position is also responsible for providing an offender labor force for the entire facility. This position may serve as acting Administrator in the absence of the Administrator. This position is a member of the Facility Management Team.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Warden of Programs provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification, chaplaincy, recreation, transitional services, work assignments, prison life initiatives, healthcare, mental health services, evidence based interventions, and educational opportunities. The position supervises both direct and indirect staff, manages recruitment and performance processes, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness.

This role maintains structured offender schedules, oversees daily and special activities, ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices, and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards. In addition to overseeing programming, the position directs offender classification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels, transfers, restrictions, and special reviews. The role supports facility operations by preparing reports, responding to inquiries from offenders, families, attorneys, agencies, and the public, coordinating communication among staff, resolving program related concerns, and contributing to budget planning.

The position serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication to support safe, compliant, and productive facility operations.

Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

To be considered for a  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 must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

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.

For additional information, visit the State Benefits website.