1155 North Pinal Parkway
Florence, AZ 85232
520-868-3668
Fax: 520-868-3667

Facility Public Information Officer: Ryan Henricks (ryan.henricks@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male, multi-level security, Owned since 1994

Warden: Chuck Gilkey

Chuck Gilkey was hired as warden of California City Correctional Center in January 2003. Gilkey worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 21 years, starting as a correctional officer and progressed through the ranks in positions such as case manager, unit manager and executive assistant. He has served as warden at Metropolitan Correctional Center - Chicago in March 1996, at Federal Correctional Institute - Greenville in January 1999. He has also served as a member of the Senior Executive Service from May 2000 through January 2003.

Total beds: 2304

Customer base: U.S. Marshals Service, TRANSCOR, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Pascua, USAF

ACA Accreditation: Yes

The town of Florence, Arizona, is located approximately 45 miles southeast of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, in Pinal County with a growing population of approximately 18,000. Florence is an original Arizona territorial town.

Community Relations: Sandie Smith, Pinal County Board of Supervisors Robert Carter Olson, Pinal County Attorney's Office Jack Harmon, Pinal County School Superintendent Roger Vanderpool, Pinal County Sheriff Jim Turnbull, Pinal County Treasurer Stanley D. Griffis, Pinal County Manager Patsy Williams, Major of Florence Bob Inguilli, Chief of Police Paul O'Connell, Superior Court Administrator Sandy Tyus, Manager of Murphy's Restaurant Gary Faulkner, Director of Florence Chamber Commerce Linda Freeman, Rancho Sonora Inn/R.V. Park Nina Gammons, American Legion Russ Woodmassay, True Value Hardware Mark Cowling, Florence Blade Reminder Jim Palmer, Coolidge Chief of Police Bob Warner, Apache Junction Police Department Director Ed Cibbarelli, Central Arizona College

Tour Contact: Ryan Henricks, Public Information Officer [520-868-3668]

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