Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden)
Department of Justice
Summary
This position is located at the Federal Correctional Complex, Yazoo City, MS. Under the general direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent serves as the SES Complex Warden providing administrative oversight and direction over programs within the institution.
Duties
- As the SES Complex
- Warden at the
- City, MS, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of a federal prison, the mission of which is the safekeeping, care, protection, discipline, programming, and release of more than 4,705 inmates charged with or convicted of offenses against the
- Many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures.
- Under the general direction of the Regional Director, incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for carrying out the directives of the federal courts and the Attorney General.
- Incumbent is responsible for all administrative functions of the institution, including planning and coordinating all programs related to security, discipline, etc., and developmental issues with regard to federal inmates.
- To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in senior management position(s).
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: Click Here
Required Documents
- Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience.
- Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date.
- Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).
- You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
- Current or former
- Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their most recent
- Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility.
- All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.
- Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.
About this role
The Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden) position and is based in Yazoo City, Mississippi. This position is located at the Federal Correctional Complex, Yazoo City, MS.
Day to day, the work involves many of these inmates have complex sentences and have compiled serious records of institution misconduct which indicate they require stringent security measures. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal law enforcement and security experience this Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden) position in Yazoo City, Mississippi, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Correctional Institution Administrator (Complex Warden) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Yazoo City, Mississippi, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
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