NDOC Training Revised Jan 2009 Authority The right or privilege of an individual to perform some action to require others to perform some action or to make certain kinds of decisions Responsibility ID: 249702
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Chain of Command
NDOC Training
Revised Jan 2009Slide2
Authority
The right or privilege of an individual to perform some action, to require others to perform some action, or to make certain kinds of decisions.Slide3
Responsibility
An obligation for a person to perform the authorized duty, to observe the limits or restriction set by the organization, and to serve the public need or purpose for which the authority has been granted.Slide4
Accountability
Each individual or group in an organization may be called upon at any time to show that they have exercised their authority and responsibility properly.Slide5
Position of Authority
The position within the NDOC organizational structure which has been designated with authority, responsibility and accountability for assigned and/or specific duties relating to the NDOC’s daily operations.Slide6
Rank/Insignia
Name the Rank:Associate Warden of Operations
Name the Rank:Correctional LieutenantSlide7
Rank/Insignia
Name the Rank:
Correctional SergeantName the Rank:Senior Correctional OfficerSlide8
Rank/Insignia
Name the Rank:
Correctional OfficerSlide9
What Is The Chain Of Command
?A chain of command is a direct line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed.
This is sometimes called a hierarchical structure in the civilian sector.Generally, orders are passed from higher ranking staff to lower ranking staff.Slide10
Why do we need a chain of command
?
In nature there is a tendency in groups for one creature to dominate others.As humans, we seek a sense of belonging.Groups provide security, order, a sense of purpose and direction.Even in informal groups a hierarchical structure will develop.Slide11
Why Do We Need A Chain Of Command?
NDOC is a paramilitary organization.With over 3,000 employees structure is vital.To ensure that the NDOC’s tasks and assignments are completed without confusion or wasted time and effort.So that everyone knows what their responsibilities are.Slide12
Why Do We Need A Chain Of Command?
So that everyone is accountable to someone else for their actions.To provide a sense of direction.To ensure clear communications.Slide13
Unity of Command
The theory that subordinate in an organization must be accountable to one and only one superior.
This is sometimes referred to as “having one boss”.It’s important to know who’s “in command” of a situation.Slide14
Unity of Command
Unity of Command exists to prevent a subordinate from receiving conflicting instructions from different supervisors which could lead to confusion and paralysis.Slide15
Dual Supervision
When two superiors in separate chains of command provide dual supervision to a subordinate with specific responsibility.Slide16
Coordination and Span of Control
Coordination is most effective when the lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability are clearly defined.
Span of control is the number of subordinates or elements within an organization that are accountable to one superior.Slide17
Span of control
No fixed number, but
7 – 10 is generally the accepted rule.Routine type work can increase span of control.Highly motivated or trained workers can also increase span of control.
Character of the manager.Slide18
Who Are They?
NDOC Director Greg Cox
Deputy Directors E.K Mc Daniel (Operations-North) Sheryl Foster (Programs- South) Brian Connett
(Prison Industries)
Scott
Sisco
(Fiscal) Slide19
Who Are They?
Nevada State PrisonThis Facility was closed down in May 2012.
Still has an active death chamber.Slide20
Who Are They?
Northern Nevada Correctional CenterWarden- Isidro Baca
AW- Ron SchreckengostAW- Lisa WalshSlide21
Who Are They?
Warm Springs Correctional CenterWarden – Gregory Smith
AW – Wes MatticeASO – Irene MarrisonSlide22
Who Are They?
Lovelock Correctional Center Warden –
Robert LeGrandAW – William SandieAW – Quentin ByrneSlide23
Who Are They?
Southern Desert Correctional CenterWarden - Brian Williams
AW – Frank DressenAW – Minor AdamsSlide24
Who Are They?
High Desert State Prison Warden- Dwight
NevenAW- Timothy FilsonAW- Jerry HowellAW- Jennifer NashAW- Bruce StroudSlide25
Who Are They?
Florence McClure Women's Correctional CenterWarden- JO Gentry
AW- Tanya HillAW- Harold WickhamSlide26
Who Are They?
Ely State PrisonWarden- Renee Baker
AW- Mike ByrneAW- Michael FletcherSlide27
Summary
Some people don’t see the need for a chain of command
To succeed in the NDOC or other paramilitary type organizations you must learn and follow the chain of command.To not do so can lead to unnecessary conflict and loss of productivity.