What is a warden and how to become one

Key steps to become a warden

1. Explore warden education requirements

   Most common warden degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.0 %

   Associate

   16.3 %

   Master's

   10.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific warden skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Public Safety	13.80%
   Correctional Facility	13.44%
   Security Procedures	10.19%
   Criminal Justice	9.57%
   Mental Health	5.04%

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3. Research warden duties and responsibilities

   • Manage all accounting functions including those necessary for budgeting, financial analysis, property management and payroll for a non-profit.
   • Maintain and service departmental equipment such as truck, ATV and watercraft.
   • Patrol assign areas to check building security, and check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations.
   • Participate as chair and member of internal (NMCD) audit team and mock ACA audit team.

4. Apply for warden jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a warden job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams