Operations Chief - Assistant Warden (Corrections)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks an experienced corrections or law enforcement leader to join our team as Assistant Warden of Operations at Illinois River Correctional Center. You will lead teams, oversee security, facilities, counseling, dietary services, and disciplinary processes to maintain safety and public protection.

This role requires a four-year college degree and four years of administrative experience in a law enforcement or corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years of college education, preferably in law enforcement or related field.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement or correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Assistant Warden and leader of operation functions.
• Directs security, physical plant operations, counseling, leisure time, dietary services, and disciplinary processes.
• Serves as full-line supervisor and as Chairman of Safety and Sanitation/Adjustment Committees.
• Travels to management meetings and speaks to groups regarding institution programs.
• Performs other duties within the scope of listed responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Policy compliance

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree (law enforcement/criminology/penology or related)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks an experienced corrections or law enforcement leader to join our team as Assistant Warden of Operations at Illinois River Correctional Center. You will lead teams, oversee security, facilities, counseling, dietary services, and disciplinary processes to maintain safety and public protection.

This role requires a four-year college degree and four years of administrative experience in a law enforcement or corrections setting.