DOC Northern Region Compliance Monitor

State of Illinois•Crest Hill, IL

4d•$8,571 - $10,571•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Northern Region Compliance Monitor to direct, review, and conduct Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance activities at facilities in the northern region. The role conducts policy and procedure reviews as 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 position acts as a liaison between the Department and federal PREA auditors and assists with drafting the agency’s annual audit report. The monitor provides written and verbal reports to Central Office PREA Compliance staff and facility staff, coordinates with central, regional, and facility compliance personnel, and supports training for Facility PREA Compliance Managers. The role also monitors corrective action plans, attends conferences and staff meetings, and may serve as backup to other Regional Compliance Monitors. Travel, including overnight stays, may be required. The position is headquartered in Crest Hill, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of two to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in business or public administration is preferred.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
At least two of the required three years must involve progressively responsible experience conducting reviews and implementing corrective-measure follow-up reviews as part of a regional or statewide correctional platform.
Ability to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and to work evenings and weekends when required.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
Compliance with 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 within a correctional setting.
At least one year of experience conducting reviews or audits at a 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 using supporting documentation for noncompliant subject areas.
At least one year of experience with nationally recognized associations implementing and auditing established best practices within 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 PREA compliance activities within northern region facilities.
Provide written and verbal narrative to Central Office PREA Compliance staff and facility staff.
Confer with Central Office PREA Compliance staff and facility Compliance staff.
Work with Central Office PREA Compliance staff and the assigned Regional Corrections Compliance Coordinator to provide technical review process training to Facility PREA Compliance Managers.
Provide consultation to Central, Regional, and facility Compliance staff.
Serve as backup to other Regional Compliance Monitors as needed and at the direction of the Department PREA Compliance Administrator.
Monitor corrective action plans related to 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, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and survey procedures.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.
Travel in the performance of duties, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement plan and pension benefits
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
State holidays and paid benefit time off
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Paid state holidays (13–14 days annually)
Three paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
Training and career advancement opportunities