Assistant Warden of Programs - Vandalia CC (Senior Public Service Administrator Opt. 7)
Job description
Agency: Department of Corrections
Closing Date/Time: 03/31/2023
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Fayette
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Exempt under 4d(1), (2), (3), or (6) of the Personnel Code 000
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Facility Statement:
The mission of Vandalia Correctional Center includes maintaining a safe adn secure environment for all staff and individuals in custody as well as porviding progrmas as designed to assist individuals in custody in their re-entry into society. To attain maximum success of these programs, security and accountablity of individuals in custody remains the centers' main goal.
The Vandalia Correctional Center is located 85 miles southeast of Springfield, was established as the original prison farm operation in Illinois houseing entirely misdemenor individuals in custody. The center has dorm type setting with 113 buildings, totaling 412,000 square feet. Total acreage is 1,520 with eight acres contained within the perimeter fence.
For more information on teh facilty please visit the Illinois Department of Corrections website at www2.illinois.gov/idoc.
This position is to serve as the Assistant Warden of Programs (Senior Public Service Administrator Option 7) for the IL Department of Corrections at Vandalia Correctional Center.
Job Responsibilities
- As Assistant Warden, provides input into the development, establishment, and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the institution, to ensure proper operation of daily functions.
- Plans, organizes and directs the overall Program functions and their managers, including health care services, mental health, chaplaincy, and clinical services, leisure activity and records office.
- Conducts interviews and counsels' individuals in custody.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Conducts daily routine inspection tours of the institution for security, safety and sanitation and makes recommendations to the Warden as to any changes, problems, or improvements that may be needed.
- Serves on various committees.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
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 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 1876 US Highway 51 Vandalia, IL 62471-4008
Agency Contact: Lisa.Devert@illinois.gov
Job Family: Administration/Management; Public Safety
About the Agency
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, and the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, and respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. DOC 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 the 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.
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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