DOC Hill CC Assistant Warden of Operations

State of Illinois•Galesburg, IL
•$110,088 - $190,296•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Operations at Hill Correctional Center. This key leadership position oversees critical institutional operations, including security, maintenance, food service, and laundry programs, while ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient daily operation of the facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong correctional management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to public safety, staff development, and operational excellence. Join IDOC and play a vital role in advancing our mission of promoting positive change, enhancing public safety, and supporting successful reentry efforts.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology or a related field.
  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement (public or private) organization, a correctional facility or related field.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification card and the ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of start date, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime and duty administrative office hours.
  • Requires the ability to be on-call.
  • Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
  • Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
  • Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and or other medical standards set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

  • Provides input into the development, establishment and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures of the institution to ensure proper operation of the daily functions.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Operations functions and their manager; including security, maintenance, food service and laundry programs.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health, sanitation and security inspections tours throughout the institution.
  • Serves as Chairman of the Adjustment Committee, including making decision on disciplinary problems involving infractions of institutional rules by individuals in custody.
  • Travels to various locations to attend management meetings, trainings and to speak to lay and professional groups regarding the institution programs.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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