• Job Description

  Req#: 24433

  Agency: Department of Corrections
  Closing Date/Time: 09/25/2023
  Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
  Job Type: Salaried Full Time
  County: Logan
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: Exempt under 4d(1), (2), (3), or (6) of the Personnel Code 000

  ****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

  Position Statement:

  We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Correctional Facility Warden to manage the daily operations of our facility. The Warden will be responsible for overseeing the safety and security of individuals in custody, staff and visitors, managing facility budgets, and ensuring that all facility policies and procedures are followed. The ideal candidate will have a background in correctional facility operations, as well as strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to join a dynamic team and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in custody and their families, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

  This position is to serve as the Warden (Senior Public Service Administrator Option 7) for the IL Department of Corrections at Logan Correctional Center.

  Job Responsibilities

  • Formulates and implements rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures governing employees and individuals in custody.
  • Directs and evaluates program responsibility.
  • Plans and directs facility budget; reviews and implements fiscal responsibility of expenditures and resources.
  • Consults with court officials, law enforcement personnel and their agencies regarding care and custody of individuals in custody.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Completes inspections of overall physical plant, equipment and grounds for safety, security, sanitations, efficiency, maintenance and to ensure operational effectiveness of facility.
  • Travels to speak before civic groups and organizations to discuss programs of the facility and Department of Corrections.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • 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.
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility or related field.

  Employment Conditions

  • Requires ability to travel.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero-tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
  • Requires the ability to be on-call.
  • Requires use of agency-supplied technology
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

  Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Work Location: 1096 1350th St Lincoln, IL 62656-5094
  Agency Contact: Lisa.Devert@illinois.gov
  Job Family: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

  Agency Statement :

  The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

  Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

  The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

  Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

  The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Facility Mission:

  It is the mission of the Logan Correctional Center to provide appropriate custodial care, a continuum of programs and services for individuals in custody in a safe and humane environment. The center's goal is to address the special needs of the individuals in custody, as well as provide education, vocational, and industrial-based programming that will enhance and support skill building within an entrepreneurial approach. The center's mission is to provide independence for the individuals in custody and their dependents.

  Revolving Door:

  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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