DOC Centralia CC Assistant Warden of Programs

State of Illinois•Clinton, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced, results-driven leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Programs at Centralia Correctional Center. This leadership role oversees institutional programs and services, supports staff development, and advances the department’s mission of promoting positive change, successful reentry, and public safety. The position is based at 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, and is fully in office. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with various duty administrative office hours on evenings and weekends. The role may require overtime, on-call availability, and travel, including overnight stays as appropriate. The Assistant Warden provides input on institutional rules, policies, and procedures and has direct responsibility for Clinical Services, the Record Office, Medical Services, Chaplaincy, Leisure Time, Industries, and Education. The position also supervises staff, conducts interviews and counseling with individuals in custody, performs institutional inspections, participates in committees and employee hearings, and may recommend discipline. The employee must use agency-supplied technology and support digital improvements within the department. The salary is dependent upon qualifications, within a stated range of $113,940 to $196,956. A detailed resume/CV is required as part of the application. Employment is subject to background and drug screening, applicable medical standards, and firearm-related requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in law enforcement, criminology, penology, or a related field is preferred.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement public or private organization, correctional facility, or related field.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification card and ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of the start date and annually thereafter.
Ability to work overtime and duty administrative office hours and to be on-call.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
Ability to use agency-supplied technology and digital tools.
Compliance with employer vaccine and other medical standards.
A detailed resume/CV is required for evaluating qualifications and skills.

Responsibilities

Provide input into developing, establishing, and implementing institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures to support daily operations.
Plan, organize, and assume direct responsibility for Clinical Services, the Record Office, Medical Services, Chaplaincy, Leisure Time, Industries, and Education.
Conduct interviews and counsel individuals in custody.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Conduct daily routine inspections of the institution for security, safety, and sanitation.
Serve on committees and as an Employee Review Board Officer; attend employee hearings and recommend disciplinary action for rule infractions.
Travel to management meetings and trainings and speak to lay and professional groups about institutional programs.
Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support department digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.