Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Lewis
Bachman Unit

26700 South Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary:  $95,659.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date: 11/22/2026

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as Deputy Warden. Under the direction of the Warden, the Deputy Warden monitors and oversees complex operations and serves as the acting Warden in their absence. The incumbent will serve as administrator of a multi-custody prison complex, which includes restrictive status housing. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing diverse groups of staff, progressive administrative experience in budget management, managing inmate populations, monitoring and directing unit operations, security, inmate programming, and physical plant operations. In collaboration with the Warden, the Deputy Warden is responsible for ensuring the prison applies modern correctional practices.

- Directs and provides leadership and supervision of unit activities and subordinate staff
- Ensures the secure and safe operations of complex
- Performs security and physical plant inspections – reviews and evaluates results
- Maintains operations budget and expenditure reports and advises the Warden of any deficiencies
- Oversees the development and operation of work, education, and recreational programs for the inmates
- Monitors and advises on complex and high-level matters throughout the institution
- Oversees inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.
- Conducts investigations, trainings, security and physical plant inspections
- Evaluates units for compliance with ADCRR policies and standards
- Reviews and approves personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring and terminations
- Develops, proposes and implements policy or procedural changes regarding security and programs issues in the complex
- Conducts staff meetings
- Attends trainings and/or meetings as required
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:

- State and federal laws and regulations relating to Corrections, department policies and institutional directives, and personnel rules
- Arizona Criminal Code
- Criminal and civil court hearing procedures
- Correctional management including: security, personnel, maintenance, warehousing, food service and fiscal areas
- Human Resources
- Principles and practices of supervision

Skill in:

- Written and verbal communications
- Interpersonal relations
- Administrative, managerial, leadership and supervisory techniques
- Planning, organization and time management

Ability to:

- Lift/carry 20 lbs.
- Push/pull 25+ lbs.
- Walk/run 1 mile
- Adhere to all Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Evaluate the effectiveness of correctional programs and divisional operations based on objective data

- Previous experience as a Deputy Warden (Correctional Administrator II)
- Administrative or Business management experience within ADCRR and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Corrections, Public Administration, Business Administration or Sociology/Social Science

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.