DOC Centralia Assistant Warden of Programs

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Date:  Nov 21, 2024
Location: 

Centralia, IL, US, 62801

Job Requisition ID:  43236

Job Requisition ID: 43236 
Closing Date/Time: 12/09/2024
Agency: 
Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Salary Range $8,825-$18,478)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

This position is to serve as the Assistant Warden of Programs (Senior Public Service Administrator Option 7) for the IL Department of Corrections at Centralia Correctional Center.

 

Join us at Centralia Correctional Center as our Assistant Warden of Programs and make a lasting impact on public safety and individual rehabilitation. As a key leader within the Illinois Department of Corrections, you'll oversee the daily functions of our medium security adult male facility, ensuring safety and efficiency. In this role, you'll shape policies, supervise staff, and coordinate programs. We seek candidates with a background in law enforcement or related fields and at least four years of administrative experience. If you're committed to positive change and diversity, equity, and inclusion, apply now for excellent benefits and career development opportunities. Join us in serving justice and transforming lives. 

Essential Functions

  • Provides input into the development, establishment, and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the institution to ensure proper operation of daily functions.
  • Plans, organizes, and assumes direct responsibility over the functions of the Clinical Services, Record Office, Medical Services, Chaplaincy, Leisure Time, Industries, and Education.
  • Conducts interviews and counsels' individuals in custody.
  • Serves as full line supervisor.
  • Conducts daily routine inspection tours of the institution for security, safety, and sanitation.
  • Serves on various committees, serves as Employee Review board Officer, attends employee hearings, and recommends disciplinary action for infractions of the rules and regulations.
  • Travels to various locations to attend management meetings, trainings, and to speak to lay and professional groups regarding the institution programs.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology or a related field.
  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility or related field.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires ability to qualify with firearms within twelve (12) months of start date, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
  • Requires the ability to be on-call.
  • Requires use of agency-supplied technology 
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Work Location: 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801 
Agency Contact:  Lisa.Devert@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety 

 

Agency Statement:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

 

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

 

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

 

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

 

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to thisposition.  As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

Beneftis:

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
  • For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 


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