Job Requisition ID: 59189
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications ($113,940 -$196,956)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F with (various DAO hours on evenings and weekends)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1300 W Locust St, Canton, Illinois, 61520
Work County: Fulton
Agency Contact: A resume is required to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a
DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the
MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
IDOC is looking for an experienced corrections or law enforcement leader to join our team as
Assistant Warden of Operations at Illinois River Correctional Center. Lead teams, oversee critical operations, and make a meaningful impact on public safety.
Essential Functions- Serves as Assistant Warden.
- Plans, organizes and directs the overall Operation functions and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, counseling, leisure time, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Serves as Chairman of the Safety and Sanitation Committee.
- Serves as Chairman of the Adjustment Committee.
- 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.
Minimum 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.
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification card and the ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of start date, and annually thereafter in accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws.
- Requires the ability to work overtime and duty administrative office hours.
- Requires the ability to be on-call.
- Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
- Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and or other medical standards set out by the employer.
Benefits:As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
