Statewide Special Operations Commander

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Special Operations Commander to serve as a full‑line supervisor in the statewide Special Operations unit. You will oversee tactical training, ammunition and equipment logistics, and coordinate policy with the Training Academy Manager during critical incidents.

Requires a four‑year college degree with related coursework and several years of administrative law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to 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/public or private organization, a correctional facility, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Special Operations Commander.
• Plans and coordinates tactical training, in coordination with Regional Special Operations.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor.
• Supervises the Statewide Range Master in the management of the Department Firearms Training Program.
• Responds to critical incidents.
• Manages and facilitates repairs and inventory of firearms and other equipment.
• Coordinates with Training Academy Manager to ensure curriculum taught by Special Operations is relevant, in compliance with department policy, and meets or exceeds standards.

Education

Four‑year college degree (preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology, or related field)

Bachelor's Degree or higher in law enforcement or related field

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Special Operations Commander to serve as a full‑line supervisor in the statewide Special Operations unit. You will oversee tactical training, ammunition and equipment logistics, and coordinate policy with the Training Academy Manager during critical incidents.

Requires a four‑year college degree with related coursework and several years of administrative law enforcement experience.