Associate Warden
Associate Warden Julie Matousek was raised in San
Bernardino County, California. Through hard work
and dedication, she not only earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Criminal Justice From ITT
Technical Institute in 2010, but she also graduated as
valedictorian. Julie’s career with the Nevada
Department of Corrections began in 2012 at Ely State
Prison as a Correctional Officer Trainee. After
completing just 6 months as a Trainee, she progressed
to Correctional Officer as a result of her degree. In
2014 she was promoted to Senior Correctional Officer where she remained for two years until
promoting to the rank of Sergeant at High Desert State Prison in 2016. As Sergeant, Julie gained
experience in Shift Command, Visitation, and Prison Industries. In 2018 she was promoted to
Lieutenant at High Desert State Prison and continued to excel in Shift Command, Quad
Management, and Property/Intake. Julie’s effective management and leadership skills have
proven beneficial to the Department and she served as Acting Associate Warden on several
occasions. Her observation and critical thinking abilities paved the way for her selection as
Associate Warden at High Desert State Prison in 2021.
Before her correctional career, Julie worked for two years as a Paralegal with a Las Vegas law
firm. After a brief trial period, she began training as the firm’s second paralegal. During her time
as a paralegal, she assisted the attorney in preparing and organizing various legal documents for
upcoming cases and trials. Her focus included preparing affidavits and correspondence,
discussing case details with clients, and organizing various files for numerous legal proceedings.
She excelled at drafting legal documents such as affidavits, subpoenas, motions, contracts,
complaints, briefs, and orders. Julie also assisted with trial preparation such as arranging client
appointments, interviewing clients and witnesses, creating discovery documents, and submitting
documents to state and federal courts.
For the past four years, Julie has volunteered to partner with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department’s Correctional Staff to assist in acquiring and distributing well over $40,000 in
combined monetary and physical donations each Christmas to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in
Boulder City, Nevada.