DOC Southwestern Illinois CC Warden

About the position

The Warden at Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center plays a crucial role in overseeing the operations and programs of the facility. This position involves formulating and implementing policies, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining a secure environment for both employees and individuals in custody. The Warden is responsible for the overall administration of the facility, including budget management, program evaluation, and staff development, making it a pivotal leadership role within the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures governing employees and individuals in custody.
• Plans and directs overall operations, programs, and activities of the facility.
• Directs pivotal employees in assigned areas to ensure efficient operation of the institution.
• Applies preventive security measures enforcing policy and procedures to avoid potentially threatening issues.
• Directs and evaluates program responsibility and monitors for effective operation of the facility.
• Coordinates and evaluates programs, security, and custodial measures.
• Pursues ongoing compliance with existing administrative directives and department rules.
• Plans and directs facility budget and reviews fiscal responsibility of expenditures and resources.
• Establishes standards for safekeeping and guarantee of individuals in custody trust funds and other funds within the facility.
• Consults with court officials, law enforcement personnel, and other agencies regarding care and custody of individuals in custody.
• Represents the Department of Corrections in communicating with the media.
• Complies with laws cited by the State of Illinois in the operation of the facility.
• Certifies legal decrees are implemented per court order.
• Serves as a full-line supervisor, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to staff, and counseling regarding work performance.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives, approves time off, and adjusts first-level grievances.
• Effectively recommends and imposes discipline up to and including discharge, prepares and signs performance evaluations, and determines staffing needs.
• Completes inspections of the overall physical plant, equipment, and grounds for safety, security, sanitation, efficiency, maintenance, and operational effectiveness.
• Makes recommendations and certifies follow-up for corrective action.
• Directs development of facility new construction and renovation of existing plant and capital projects.
• Travels to speak before civic groups and organizations to discuss programs of the facility and Department of Corrections.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of start date, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
• Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and be on-call.
• Ability to use agency technology/equipment properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills
• Experience in legal administration
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time