DOC Special Operations Commander

Job Requisition ID: 59295 Opening Date: 10/05/2026Closing Date: 10/19/2026Agency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary range: $10,500 - $12,500 per monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency
Work Hours: 8 am - 4 pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: SangamonAgency Contact:

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Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Special Operations Commander. In this position, our candidate will serve as a full-line supervisor in the statewide Special Operations unit. In this role you will serve as a statewide policy formulating administrator, Supervise the Statewide Range Master in the management of the Department Firearms Training Program, and serve as Tactical Coordinator during critical or unusual incidents in a command post. Additionally in this role you will responsible for ordering of all department ammunition, firearms, ballistic vests, and Tactical Response Team uniforms and equipment. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Special Operations Commander
• Plans and coordinates tactical training, in coordination with Regional Special Operations
• Serves as a full-line supervisor
• Supervises the Statewide Range Master in the management of the Department Firearms Training Program
• Responds to critical incidents
• Manages and facilitates repairs and inventory of firearms and other equipment
• Coordinates with Training Academy Manager to ensure curriculum taught by Special Operations is relevant, in compliance with department policy, and meets or exceeds any applicable standards set by the Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility, or related field.
• Prefers a Bachelor's Degree or higher in law enforcement, criminology, social or behavioral sciences, penology or a related field.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience developing policies for security programs in a correctional center.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in organizing high risk transfers, fugitive apprehension and escape response
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience developing and providing training to correctional security staff
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience supervising firearms range instructors and firearms classes
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience participating as a team member on a security team in a correctional setting
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience conducting critical incident drills for a correctional facility
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in conducting critical incident reviews following an unusual incident for a correctional facility
• Prefers at least seven (7) years of professional experience supervising correctional staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license and the ability to travel statewide
• Requires the incumbent to carry a gun while on duty, qualify with gun on an annual basis, and possess a valid, current Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card
• Requires passing of Basic Tactical Unit Course
• Requires passing of Firearms Instructor Trainer Course
• Requires passing of Critical Incident Command Course
• Requires passing of Chemical Agent Instructor Course
• Requires a Distraction Device and Impact Munitions Certification
• Requires Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certified Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course
• Requires passing of the Instructional Methods or Train the Trainer
• Requires passing of the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: 100, 200, 700, and 800
• 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
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

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