Position Title: Reentry District 4 & 5 Supervisor (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 7)
Job Requisition ID: 56114
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 06/03/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency:Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,000-$10,000 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a Public Service Administrator to serve in our Reentry Unit. This position would be an excellent fit for someone with leadership experience and a passion for continuing to grow and improve linkage and facilitation of transitional housing and re-entry opportunities for individuals releasing from IDOC Custody. If you have strong communication skills and are motivated to lead a team that works with the community and with IDOC facility staff to assist individuals transition from a correctional setting to community housing and supportive services, then this position will give you the opportunity to promote successful re-entry. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions- Plans, coordinates, and monitors the functions of District IV & V, Programs and Support Services, Reentry Unit.
- Establishes monthly reporting requirements and collects data on the services provided.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Certifies that all contractual special programs are monitored for quality of services.
- Verifies that the District IV & V, Reentry Unit is meeting the objectives and is in compliance with the priorities established for the program.
- 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 with courses in social science, behavioral science, penology, law enforcement or a related field.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in corrections or public administration.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least four (4) years of work experience within a criminal justice setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience implementing large scale initiatives and/or programs related to reentry services.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of collaborative work with community service providers and/or assisting individuals with linkage to resources with a re-entry population.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of case management experience with a focus on re-entry from a custodial setting to a community setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience with data collection and interpretation of data.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with contract monitoring.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office or similar computer software.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience participating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Conditions of Employment- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued laptop.
- Requires the ability to carry and use a state issued cell phone.
- Requires 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959
Work County: Williamson
Agency Contact: Tara Owen
EmailPosting Group: Leadership & Management
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- 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
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