DOC Operations Security Manager - Roster Management & Overtime Equalization

Position Overview

The Operations Security Manager of Roster Management and Overtime Equalization position is a new position created to assistant the Operations Security Administrator in the management of the Departments development, maintenance and review of its Roster Management and Overtime Equalization process for the security programs at IDOC facilities. This exciting position is responsible for the oversight of how over 8000 staff are deployed to assignments within each IDOC facility. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively review facility rosters and overtime programs and provide recommendations on improving operational efficiencies throughout the facility. A background in the deployment/management of personnel and strategic planning would be a plus for our ideal candidate. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated candidate to be an integral part of the Operations Team. We welcome applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Operations Manager of Roster Management and Overtime Equalization.
• Assists the Operations Security Administrator with directing, planning, and managing the overtime and rosters for the security programs at IDOC facilities statewide through subordinate staff.
• Schedules and supervises teams at correctional facilities to conduct:
• Develops training, as approved by the Manager of Staff Development and Training, for Roster Management and Overtime Equalization Procedures.
• Reviews plans and emergency drills conducted by staff to assess the response of facility staff.  
• Prepares written reports of facility staffing reviews including current staffing complements and recommendations.
• 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, social or behavioral sciences, penology or a related field.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement in a public or private organization, a correctional facility, or related field.
• Prefers a bachelor’s degree or higher in law enforcement, criminology, social or behavioral sciences, penology or a related field.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience conducting roster and overtime reviews in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing and providing training to correctional security staff.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing staffing analysis based off data provided by a correctional facility.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining a facility roster.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience participating as a team member on a security review team in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing policies for security programs in a correctional center.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience conducting critical incident drills for a correctional facility.
• Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience supervising correctional staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to be on-call and carry a state cell phone.
• Requires the ability to work overtime on as needed basis.
• 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 passing of Instructional Methods or Train the Trainer within the first 12 months of employment in this position.
• Requires the passing of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses within the first 12 months of employment in this position: 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• 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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.