Steve Watson, Associate Commissioner
Plans and Programs

Commissioner Watson is responsible for the Central Records Division, Research and Planning Division, Supervised Reentry Program, Religious Programs, and Educational and Vocational Education Program. Commissioner Watson is a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University-Montgomery, where he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Justice and Public Safety-Adult Corrections. After graduating the Corrections Academy in 1987 as an Honor Graduate and receiving the Academic Award, he worked at Kilby Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Lieutenant, and Correctional Captain. He served as Warden in various assignments, including Alexander City WR/WC, Childersburg WR/Boot Camp/WC, Birmingham WR/WC, and Elmore CF. He has served in specialized roles from the Commissioner’s office since 2006, including Information Systems, Contract Monitor for 1,300+ leased prison beds in Louisiana, and Director, Supervised Re-Entry Division, where he built the program from the ground up. Commissioner Watson has served as the ADOC Emergency Management Coordinator since 2000, and represents the Commissioner on several state-level Commissions and task forces.