DOC Northern Region Compliance Monitor

State of Illinois•Crest Hill, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Northern Region Compliance Monitor to direct, review, and conduct Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance activities at facilities in the northern region. The position conducts policy and procedure reviews scheduled by the Department PREA Compliance Administrator, gathers and submits documentation for assigned reviews, and consults with facility staff about compliance with PREA administrative directives and standards. The monitor serves as a liaison between the Department and federal PREA auditors and assists with drafting the agency’s annual audit report. The position is based at 16830 S Broadway St, Crest Hill, Illinois, and has an anticipated hybrid schedule of two to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekends are ordinarily off. Travel, including overnight stays, may be required. Overtime, including evening and weekend work, is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in business or public administration is preferred.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
Within the three years of administrative experience, at least two years of progressively responsible experience conducting reviews and implementing corrective-measure follow-up reviews on a regional or statewide correctional platform.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and to work evenings and weekends when requested or required.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
Must abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience with the review process within a correctional facility.
At least two years of professional experience in correctional compliance practices, policies, procedures, and review practices.
At least two years of professional experience directly involved with correctional programs and operational functions of a correctional facility.
At least two years of experience working in a team setting.
At least one year of experience directly involved in an accreditation process with a nationally recognized entity in a correctional setting.
At least one year of experience conducting reviews (audits) at the statewide or agency level.
At least one year of experience interpreting and implementing policies.
At least two years of professional experience preparing clear, concise, complete audit reports with supporting documentation for noncompliant subject areas.
At least one year of experience with nationally recognized associations implementing and auditing established best practices in a correctional setting.
At least one year of experience using and developing computer-generated spreadsheets, reports, slideshow presentations, and documents.

Responsibilities

Direct, review, and conduct compliance activities at northern region facilities as a Compliance Monitor.
Provide written and verbal narratives to Central Office PREA Compliance staff and facility staff.
Confer with Central Office PREA Compliance staff and facility Compliance staff.
With Central Office PREA Compliance staff and the assigned Regional Corrections Compliance Coordinator, provide technical review process training to Facility PREA Compliance Managers.
Provide consultation to Central, Regional, and facility Compliance staff.
Back up other Regional Compliance Monitors as needed and as directed by the Department PREA Compliance Administrator.
Monitor plans of corrective action addressing problems and issues that negatively affect a correctional facility’s compliance rating.
Attend conferences and staff meetings to stay informed about facility operations, procedures, Department policies and procedures, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and survey procedures.
Assist as liaison between the Department and federal PREA auditors and help draft the agency’s annual audit report.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.