DOC Southwestern Illinois CC Assistant Warden of Operations

State of Illinois•East St. Louis, IL

2d•$113,940 - $196,956•Onsite

About The Position

IDOC is seeking a dynamic corrections leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Operations at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center. Lead diverse operational functions, oversee critical facility services, and support a safe, secure, and effective correctional environment. Bring your leadership experience to a role that directly supports public safety and positive change.

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.
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.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Plans, organizes and directs the overall Operations functions and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health, sanitation and security inspection tours throughout the institution.
Serves on and/or assigns chair members of the Adjustment Committee, Employee Review Board and Assignment Committee.
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