Region 1 Tactical Operations Commander

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

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Region 1 Special Operations Commander in Crest Hill, IL. This role develops statewide policies for the Special Operations department and coordinates tactical responses to critical incidents.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year college degree in law enforcement/corrections and at least three years of administrative experience in law enforcement or criminal justice operations, with preference for policy development in

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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Region 1 Special Operations Commander.
• Assists in planning and coordinating 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.

Skills

Administrative experience

Policy development

Incident coordination

Education

Four-year college degree in law enforcement/corrections

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Region 1 Special Operations Commander in Crest Hill, IL. This role develops statewide policies for the Special Operations department and coordinates tactical responses to critical incidents.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year college degree in law enforcement/corrections and at least three years of administrative experience in law enforcement or criminal justice operations, with preference for policy development in