Summary
Assistant Warden Of Operations
IDOC is looking for an experienced corrections leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Operations at Decatur Correctional Center. Lead critical facility operations, security, and support services while making a meaningful impact on public safety, staff, and individuals in custody. Join a leadership team committed to excellence, accountability, and positive change.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as Assistant Warden of Operations. Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Operations functions and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
- Serves as full-line supervisor. Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health, sanitation and security inspection tours throughout the institution.
- Serves as Chairman of the Adjustment Committee. 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.
Benefits:
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
Job Description
Assistant Warden Of Operations
IDOC is looking for an experienced corrections leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Operations at Decatur Correctional Center. Lead critical facility operations, security, and support services while making a meaningful impact on public safety, staff, and individuals in custody. Join a leadership team committed to excellence, accountability, and positive change.
Essential Functions:
- Serves as Assistant Warden of Operations. Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Operations functions and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
- Serves as full-line supervisor. Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health, sanitation and security inspection tours throughout the institution.
- Serves as Chairman of the Adjustment Committee. 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.
Benefits:
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
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