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Warden

Job Title:
Warden
County Name:
Centre County
Job Title:                 Warden
Department:            Centre County Correctional Facility
Pay Grade:              SG-20
Pay Rate:                $41.11/hour (based on experience)
FLSA Status:          Exempt
Employment Status:   Full-time
Location:                 700 Rishel Hill Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Reports to:              Board of Commissioners/designee & Prison Board of Inspectors
Supervises:             Correctional Facility staff

Position Overview:
To plan, develop, and implement policies and procedures for the overall efficient and orderly operation of the Centre County Correctional Facility; to supervise, lead, and direct the work and the staff required of the department.  As a key stakeholder in the criminal justice continuum, work collaboratively with County and court departments to provide services efficiently and effectively.

 Essential Job Functions:
  1. Maintains overall order and security of Correctional Facility/staff and inmates.
  2. Oversees the overall operation of the Correctional Facility.
  3. Leads the staff of the Correctional Facility, handles all personnel-related matters, including overseeing evaluations and disciplinary actions.  Performs evaluations on facility staff that are direct reports.
  4. Interviews and makes recommendations to Prison Board of Inspectors for proper staffing levels and hiring of staff.
  5. Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the efficient overall operation of the Correctional Facility to ensure a safe and rehabilitative environment for incarcerated inmates.
  6. Prepares and presents annual budget.  Submits to the Board of Commissioners for review and approval.
  7. Oversees the maintenance activities of the Correctional Facility to preserve physical and structural integrity.  Recommends corrective action where necessary to the Prison Board of Inspectors.
  8. Ensures facility compliance with labor contracts and labor laws; conducts labor/management meetings; reviews and evaluates union grievances.
  9. Assures that all staff receive proper required training; develops new training programs.
  10. Ensures the Correctional Facility, and required individual members of the staff, achieve and maintain all state required certifications and accreditations.
  11. Ensures the management of computer and security systems for the Correctional Facility to ensure they are operational and effective.
  12. Interacts daily with police agencies, parole/probation, attorneys, County personnel, general public, and Board of Commissioners in regard to essential job duties.
  13. Participates in various committees and community programs which interact with Correctional Facility operations.
  14. Facilitates regular staff meetings to disseminate Correctional Facility information and instructions.  Consults with staff to review work requirements, status, and problems.  Assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.
  15. Monitors the inmate’s medical program.
  16. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and communicates Correctional Facility data to various stakeholders and utilize the information to make recommendations for facility and program improvement.
  17. Keeps Prison Board of Inspectors informed of the overall operation of the facility, safety of inmates and staff, morale and training needs of staff, and notice of any significant issues or unmet need of staff or inmates that has the potential to escalate and become serious problems.
  18. Reviews contracts of service providers for the Correctional Facility and where warranted recommends changes to the Prison Board of Inspectors and Board of Commissioners.
Other Duties:
  1. Attends meetings, seminars, and training as necessary.
  2. Assists Corrections Prison Inspector as necessary.
  3. Performs other job-related duties as required.

 
Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 
Education/Training Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in administration of justice, business administration, or related field.  Additional supervisory and leadership training preferred.  Experience successfully leading an organization of diverse individuals, with multiple levels in a Correctional Institution.  Must reside within Centre County OR a radius of 45 minutes response to the facility, following posted speed limits. This will be determined using www.google.com/maps. The individual selected will have three to six (3-6) months to comply with this requirement.
Work Experience:
Five to seven (5-7) years’ supervisory experience.  Three to five (3-5) years working experience in a Correctional Institution.

Benefits
Medical Benefits:
  • Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
    • Health Savings Account
    • Wellness program with wellness incentives
  • Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
  • United Concordia Dental Insurance with two options
Retirement Benefits:
  • County Retirement Pension 
    • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15%.
    • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Military Time Buy Back Options
Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation – Earn from 10 to 24 days annually based on years of service.
  • Personal – Earn 2 days annually.
  • Sick – Earn 1 day per month, with unused accumulation applying toward extended sick bank.
  • 13 Paid County Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
Additional Benefits:
  • Group Life Insurance Plan - $20,000 life insurance provided.
  • Education Assistance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary Benefits – Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term and Whole Life Insurances, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Insurances, Pet Insurance.

Please visit our website for a list of job opening and to apply: https://ccpa.recruiting.pdsvista.com/

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/ISSUES WITH APPLYING: 
If you are having technology issues with the application process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@centrecountypa.gov or 814-355-6748.

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Posting Date:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Expiration Date:
Open
Contact Name:
Centre County Human Resources
Address:
420 Holmes Street Room 334 Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone:
(814) 355-6748
Warden-895.pdf