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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
ASSOCIATE WARDEN
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $95,630.40 to  $144,510.48  PAY GRADE: 44
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections
Division: Southern
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 12.553
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 53129
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 12/02/2025
Close Date: 12/16/2025
Recruiter:
   ADRIAN FOSTER
   Phone: (702)486-2911
   Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 11 Days 14 Hrs 51 Mins
The Position
Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
This recruitment will be used to fill the Associate Warden for Operations at High Desert State Prison (HDSP), located in Indian Springs, Nevada. The incumbent supervises the classification staff; chair classification hearings for special reviews, prepares various reports including parole board; investigates reported infractions of rules, regulations, and irregular or suspicious occurrences; reviews and investigates misconduct reports and ensure corrective action is taken. Direct and supervise the movement of inmates, employees and visitors. Deploy the use of resources and equipment in the event of an emergency to control a situation. Ensure proper processing of all inmates formal grievances; review specific issues to ensure resolution; prepare a monthly activity report on grievances.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and two years of experience as a supervisory correctional caseworker or correctional lieutenant in an institution consisting of inmates housed in a maximum and/or medium security facility, correctional camp, or correctional transitional facility; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, public administration, psychology, or related field and three years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR two years of experience as a supervisory Correctional Casework Specialist III or as a Correctional Lieutenant in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
    Some positions may require specific operational and/or programmatic experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Special Requirements
    Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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