Assistant Warden - Corrections & Re-Entry Center

State of Illinois; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Pension Plan

Paid state holidays

Paid vacation time annually

Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking an experienced Assistant Warden at Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center to lead facility operations, security, and support services. You will drive safe, compliant operations and coordinate with custody and civilian staff to advance public safety and successful reentry.

Ideal candidates have four years of college and several years of administrative experience in law enforcement or corrections, with strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities in a corrections or public safety setting.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills for complex operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Warden of Operations, develops, establishes and implements facility rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures for the facility to ensure proper operation of daily functions.
• Plans, organizes and directs overall operation functions and managers including security, physical plant, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Conducts interviews with individuals in custody and confers with relatives regarding policies.
• Serves as Safety and Sanitation Coordinator; makes daily routine inspection tours of institution for security, safety and sanitation.
• 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.

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

The State of Illinois is seeking an experienced Assistant Warden at Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center to lead facility operations, security, and support services. You will drive safe, compliant operations and coordinate with custody and civilian staff to advance public safety and successful reentry.

Ideal candidates have four years of college and several years of administrative experience in law enforcement or corrections, with strong leadership and decision-making abilities.