DEPUTY WARDEN 5508
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class serves as deputy administrator
of the Suffolk County detention and correctional facilities. Work is performed
under the general supervision of the Under Sheriff, and in accordance with the
regulations established by the New York State Corrections Department. The incumbent performs the duties of the
Warden when required, and assists with the formation and implementation of
policies governing the correctional facilities.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists with the administration of the
correctional facility and honor farm;
Assists
with the preparation of the annual budget for the correctional facility and honor
farm;
Participates
in the preparation of periodic reports to the Courts and the Commissioner of
Correction;
Conducts
on-going assessments of correction personnel relative to job performance and
assignment;
Supervises
the development and implementation of efficient rotating work schedules;
Supervises
the maintenance of the commissary account and records of uniforms and supplies
issued to personnel.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the rules and
regulations of a correctional facility; thorough knowledge of the principles of
penology as they pertain to the functions of correction officers and the
management of inmates; good knowledge of current trends in statutory and case
law concerning the rights of the imprisoned; good knowledge of the principles
of psychology as they relate to group interactions, hostage negotiations, and
the dynamics and prevention of suicide; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with personnel and inmates of the correctional
facility and honor farm; ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of
others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
enforce rules and regulations fairly and firmly; ability to maintain accurate
records; ability to act calmly and effectively in emergencies; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PROMOTIONAL
One (1)
year of permanent competitive status as a Correction Officer IV; or,
Three (3)
years of permanent competitive status as a Correction Officer III.
R 01/07/15
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive