DOC Region 1 Special Operations Commander

State of Illinois; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Region 1 Special Operations Commander to develop and implement statewide security policies for the Special Operations unit. You will coordinate with department leaders on tactical training and incident responses to ensure effective operations across facilities.

You will assist the Special Operations Commander in planning, coordinating high‑level responses, and guiding institutional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college with coursework in law enforcement or corrections.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement or criminal justice operations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Region 1 Special Operations Commander.
• Assists in planning and coordination of Tactical training.
• Develops and trains Institutional Tactical Units, Emergency Response Teams, and Firearms Range Instructors.
• Responds to critical incidents.
• Manages inventory and distribution of equipment under direction of the Special Operations Commander.

Skills

Administrative experience

Law enforcement knowledge

Criminal justice operations

Education

Four years of college with coursework in law enforcement or corrections

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DOC Region 1 Special Operations Commander

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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Job Requisition ID:59329
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,000 - $11,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 16830 S Broadway St, Crest Hill, Illinois, 60403
Work County: Will
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Region 1 Special Operations Commander. In this role you will develop, recommend, and implement statewide policies and procedures within the Special Operations department that impact security training programs within department correctional facilities. Additionally, in this role you will assist the Special Operations Commander in the planning and coordination of tactical responses to critical incidents and coordinate with Internal Investigations, Wardens and outside support agencies during tactical operations or critical incident responses. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Region 1 Special Operations Commander
• Assists the Special Operations Commander in the planning and coordination of Tactical training that includes
• Develops and trains Institutional Tactical Units, Emergency Response Teams, and Firearms Range Instructors within their respective facilitie
• 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 the duties 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, fug