State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for acting as an assistant to the Correctional Warden or overseeing a major program area within the central office and facility operations.

This class is used in the following capacities:

• As an assistant to the Correctional Warden in a correctional facility, this class is responsible for overseeing the operations and administration or comprehensive programs and treatment functions at the facility. The following facilities are limited to two (2) Correctional Deputy Wardens: Brooklyn Correctional Institution, Enfield Correctional Institution and Webster Correctional Institution. All other facilities are allowed a maximum of three (3) Correctional Deputy Wardens.
• Within the central office and facility operations, this class is responsible for one of more of the following major program areas within the central office and facility operations: Central Transportation Unit; Tactical Operations; Addiction Services; Facility Operations Staffing; Security Division; Community Re-Entry; Offender and Population Management; Inmate Programs and Treatment; External Affairs.

Works under the administrative direction of a Correctional Warden or other administrative official of higher grade.

Supervises custodial, treatment and administrative staff as assigned.

• Oversees staff and operations of custody and security and/or comprehensive programs and treatment functions at a correctional facility or major program area within central office and facility operations; 
• Coordinates, plans and supervises custody and security and/or programs and treatment activities; 
• Formulates program goals and objectives; 
• Develops or assists in development and implementation of custody and security and/or treatment programs or institutional operational and/or treatment policies and practices; 
• Ensures enforcement of agency and institution rules and regulations; 
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
• Evaluates staff; 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of facility or program area budget; 
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program area who might impact on program activities; 
• Administers and/or coordinates staff training and development activities; 
• Oversees administration of disciplinary controls over inmate population throughout institution; 
• Oversees and coordinates assignment of operational and/or treatment staff with other institutional programs; 
• Participates in strategic planning process and initiatives; 
• Maintains records and submits reports; 
• Coordinates reporting activities of various disciplines; 
• Serves as liaison with courts, social agencies, federal officials or community groups, interpreting programs and objectives and developing cooperative relationships; 
• Interprets applicable labor agreements and conducts labor management and/or grievance meetings; 
• In absence of Correctional Warden may assume responsible charge of institution; 
• May recommend new programs; 
• May provide oversight and supervision of unit management; 
• May review and recommend discretionary release programs; 
• May research, develop and implement evidence-based programs; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • custody, security and control measures and techniques of maintaining discipline; 
  • functions and activities involved in contemporary treatment and training programs; 
  • modern correctional methods and practices; 
  • psychology of inmates in a correctional institution; 
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and techniques; 
  • employee training techniques; 
  • practices and procedures concerning court commitments of individuals to correctional institutions; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills.

Two (2) years of experience at the level of Correctional Counselor Supervisor, Correctional Captain or Parole and Community Services Supervisor.

(67)-Correctional Supervisors

(2)-Professional

SC DW

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Correctional Deputy Warden assigned to Salary Group SC DW approved effective May 24, 2022 (Reviewed for content. Revised modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-061

04/09/2024