Executive Assistant Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience must involve substantial work with a correctional program and provide thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or demonstrate effective work with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
• Experience must demonstrate successful supervisory or administrative ability, including understanding inmate custody, treatment, training, and release; comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies, programs, regulations, and procedures; and the ability to train subordinates, coordinate and direct activities, evaluate operations and program effectiveness, and maintain high work standards.
• Qualifying experience must have been gained in an administrative position or in a position involving successful direction or assistance in directing an entire correctional program or a major phase of one.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• A one-year probationary period is required for an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution may need to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Applicants must provide the actual time spent on relevant activities, such as hours worked per week, to receive proper credit for paid or unpaid experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating significantly varying programs within an institution toward its mission.
• Working knowledge of inmate movement and sentencing guidelines.
• Experience performing public relations work and giving speeches and lectures.
• Experience and knowledge in handling the administrative remedy program and the American Correctional Association process.

Responsibilities

• Administer correctional operations and programs at a satellite facility.
• Advise the Warden on policy, programs, and operations.
• Monitor and evaluate institution programs in relation to their objectives.
• May oversee the Inmate Administrative Remedy program at the institution.
• May serve as the Warden's representative during investigations of specific inmate management problems.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Warden through continuing assignments and special projects.
• Assist institution department heads in achieving program management objectives.
• Help determine and establish policies and programs for institutional operations.
• Maintain institutional security as a regular and recurring responsibility, with correctional duties taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.