DOC Region 3 Special Operations Commander
Marion, IL, US, 62959
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,500; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $9,500 - $10,500/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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Posting Identification Number 46190
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Position Overview
The Region 3 Special Operations Commander position was established to direct and schedule tactical response operations at facilities that comprise Region 3. This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to the Special Operations Commander in the planning and coordination of tactical responses to unusual incidents involving staff and individuals in custody of IDOC facilities, the coordination of high-risk transfers of individuals in custody, management of facility tactical units, etc. Additionally, this individual will develop and provide training to facility tactical units, emergency response teams, and Firearms Range Instructors. The ideal candidate would bea self-motivated, task oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A background in coordinating and conducting specialized tactical operations would be a plus for our ideal candidate. We are looking for an energetic candidate looking to be an integral part of the Operations Team, working with both administrative staff at the institution level as well as executive staff at the Department of Corrections.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Region 3 Special Operations Commander.
- Assists the Special Operations Commander in the planning and coordination of Tactical training that includes: Hostage rescue operations, Close quarter combat, Firearms training, Facility tactical unit tactical training.
- Develops and trains Institutional Tactical Units, Emergency Response Teams, and Firearms Range Instructors within their respective facilities.
- Responds to critical incidents.
- At the direction of the Special Operations Commander, manages inventory and distribution of equipment:
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of theduties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in law enforcement and or corrections.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement or criminal justice operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing policies for security programs in a correctional center.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in organizing high risk transfers, fugitive apprehension, and escape response.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing and providing training to correctional security staff.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience supervising firearms range instructors and firearms classes.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience participating as a team member on a security team in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience conducting critical incident drills for a correctional facility.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience supervising correctional staff.
Condition of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Requires the incumbent to carry a gun while on duty, qualify with gun on an annual basis, and possess a valid, current Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card.
- Requires current or previous certification in order to be qualified for this position in the following:
• Basic Tactical Unit Course
• Firearms Instructor Trainer Course
• Critical Incident Command Course
• Chemical Agent Instructor Course
• Distraction Device and Impact Munitions Certification
• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certified Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course - Requires the passing of Instructional Methods or Train the Trainer during the probationary period.
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Requires the passing of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: 100, 200, 700, and 800 during the probationary period.
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Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
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Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
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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: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Work Location: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187
Agency Contact: Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Leadership & Management
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
About the Agency: 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 an 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
· 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: Bureau of Benefits (illinois.gov)
Nearest Major Market: Carbondale