DOC Operations Statewide Security Specialist

Position Overview

The Statewide Security Specialist position was established to monitor unusual incidents that occur throughout the Department in which safety and security has been compromised. This includes the scheduling and oversight of teams conducting confidential security reviews, reviews after unusual incidents at IDOC facilities, outside hospitals, courthouses, etc. This exciting position also works with federal, state, county and municipal emergency management agencies in disaster preparedness and response. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, task oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A background in policy and procedure development and strategic planning would be a plus for our ideal candidate. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job with an incredible team.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Statewide Security Specialist.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as IDOC’s Liaison to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Terrorism Task Force, Strategic National Stockpile Team, and Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Team.
• Oversees the conducting of Critical Incident Reviews by the Regional Security Specialists and serve as a Team Leader to specially assigned staff conducting Critical Incident Reviews following unusual incidents.
• Oversees reviews of facility Command Posts.
• Plans and conducts security reviews, emergency drills, and systems checks.
• Oversees facility Security Specialists in the review of local systems.
• Reviews and/or verifies various techniques, procedures and processes utilized with individuals in custody designated as high and extremely high escape risks to ensure compliance and adherence with Administrative Directives as set forth by the agency. 
• Reviews sampling of escape risk reviews conducted upon transfer of high and extremely high escape risk designation individuals in custody.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement 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 experience developing policies for security programs in a correctional center.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience assigning escape risk levels to individuals in custody.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience determining facility structure issues to reduce risk of escape from a correctional facility.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience participating as a team member on a security team in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting critical incident drills for a correctional facility.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in conducting critical incident reviews following an unusual incident for a correctional facility.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Strategic National Stockpile Team, and Illinois Terrorism Task Force.
• Prefers at least seven (7) years of professional experience supervising correctional staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid, appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel statewide.
• Requires the ability to be on-call, requires the ability to work overtime on as needed basis, and requires the ability to carry a state cell phone.
• 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 Critical Incident Command Course, requires the passing of Instructional Methods or Train the Trainer within the first 12 months of employment in this position, and requires the passing of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses within the first 12 months of employment in this position: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.  All applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. 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. Position Requires Economic Interest Reporting.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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.