Operations Warden: Lead Corrections & Facility Services

State of Illinois; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid state holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a dynamic Assistant Warden of Operations for Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center. Lead diverse operational functions, oversee security, plant services, and custody discipline to ensure a safe, secure environment. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience.

The role requires four years of administrative law enforcement experience and a four-year college degree, with a strong emphasis on leadership and program oversight.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, or penology.
• Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement organization, a correctional facility, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the overall Operations functions and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other support services.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health, sanitation and security inspection tours.
• Leads committees and assigns chair members for Adjustment, Employee Review and Assignment committees.
• Travels to management meetings and speaks to groups regarding institution programs.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the duties enumerated.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations management

Policy implementation

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a dynamic Assistant Warden of Operations for Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center. Lead diverse operational functions, oversee security, plant services, and custody discipline to ensure a safe, secure environment. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience.

The role requires four years of administrative law enforcement experience and a four-year college degree, with a strong emphasis on leadership and program oversight.