Juvenile Justice Chief Of Security

State of Illinois • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Juvenile Justice Chief of Security to work at an assigned facility. Under administrative direction, this position directs the facility’s security force and custodial program on an assigned shift and serves as a full line supervisor and Duty Administrative Officer. The role implements and maintains programs that support both the security and rehabilitative needs of youth, and ensures that security staff comply with departmental rules, administrative rules, policies, procedures, and institutional directives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional staff experience involving the care of youth in a State of Illinois Juvenile Justice facility and providing for the safety, security, and well-being of youth and staff.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.
• Appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, work overtime when requested or required, and be available on call 24 hours a day.
• Physical agility and strength to stand and walk for up to three hours at a time, run short distances, and provide physical intervention and control as necessary to protect individuals.
• Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, and other topics relevant to the job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of juvenile behavior problems and the treatment and interventions needed to develop successful and appropriate behaviors.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations, post assignments, and procedures for carrying out work assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of adolescent psychological development, mental health issues affecting juvenile offenders, and social development concerns.
• Extensive knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to prepare reports of unusual happenings, accidents, or rule violations by employees and youth.
• Ability to remain current on all institutional rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs the security force and custodial program for the facility on an assigned shift.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Serves as a Duty Administrative Officer.
• Reviews late-arriving staff, absences, and roll-call sign-in sheets.
• Attends in-service staff, management, and other meetings to ensure security staff are informed about policies, procedures, and directives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax benefits programs, including deferred compensation, medical, and daycare programs
• Twelve paid sick days annually
• Ten paid vacation days in the first year for new employees, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually based on years of service
• Three paid personal days annually, prorated based on start date
• Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager