Senior Operations Warden - Corrections Facility

State of Illinois; Centralia (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections in Centralia, IL, seeks an experienced Assistant Warden of Operations to lead facility operations, security, and support services, ensuring a safe and well-managed environment. This role oversees diverse teams and enforces institutional policies to maintain daily operations.

The position requires a four-year college degree and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement or correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology or a related field.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement organization, a correctional facility or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into the development, establishment, and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the institution to ensure proper operation of the daily functions.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Operations function and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health and sanitation, and security inspection tours throughout the institution.
• Serves as Chair of the Adjustment Committee, including making decisions on disciplinary problems involving infractions of institutional rules by individuals in custody.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Security operations

Safety inspections

Education

College degree (4 years)

Job description

Illinois Department of Corrections in Centralia, IL, seeks an experienced Assistant Warden of Operations to lead facility operations, security, and support services, ensuring a safe and well-managed environment. This role oversees diverse teams and enforces institutional policies to maintain daily operations.

The position requires a four-year college degree and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement or correctional setting.