St. Clair County Sex Offender Unit Parole Supervisor
East St Louis, IL, US, 62201
Position Title: Public Service Administrator, Opt. 7
Job Requisition ID: 47778
Closing Date: 06/24/2025 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8,761/mo; CBA Applies; Full Range: $8,761-$12,897/mo
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: CU500
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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Position Overview
This position serves as a Sex Offender Unit Parole Supervisor. This position plans, organizes and evaluates the operation of the Parole Offices and manages all activities assigned to the Parole Offices. You will serve as a full line supervisor. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with a passion to implement a successful integration of Department of Corrections individuals in custody to the outside communities. We welcome applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose.
Essential Functions
- Supervises staff.
- Organizes, plans, and evaluates the operation of the Parole Office/Sex Offender Unit.
- Coordinates efforts to apprehend/transport escapees and other violators in the community to a secure correctional facility.
- Coordinates completion and reports of investigations prior to the release of offender to their homes.
- Conducts public relations activities in the community representing the Sex Offender Unit.
- Schedules and monitors activities to ensure proper coverage of response to problems regarding movements, escapes and other serious program violations.
- Seeks specific expertise and participates in ongoing training in sex offender monitoring, legal issues, surveillance techniques, juvenile concerns, evidence-based practices, innovative therapeutic approaches, and updates resources related to the sex offender unit.
- Reviews and monitors all reports and procedures to ensure compliance with operational and program directives.
- Works and confers with the Surveillance Unit to coordinate and lead surveillance operations.
- 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 four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in behavioral or social sciences or law enforcement.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of law enforcement, probation or parole work or counseling work in a public or private agency or institution whose primary function is the treatment and the rehabilitation of adult or juvenile individuals in custody.
- Of the three (3) years of experience requires two (2) years of experience working with parolees.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires a valid & current driver’s license.
- Requires possession of an Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card.
- Requires ability to carry a firearm.
- Requires the ability to qualify with firearms prior to the completion of the initial preservice training curriculum, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
- Requires Sex Offender Supervision Unit Training Certificate.
- 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.
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Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
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The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: AM shift, Sat/Sun off
Work Location: IDOC - St. Clair County Parole Office 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201
Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett
Email: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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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; 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.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- 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
Nearest Major Market: St Louis