Governor of Illinois
Taylorville Correctional Center Warden
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Job Description
- Req#: 36263
- Formulates and implements rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures governing employee and individuals in custody.
- Directs and evaluates program responsibility.
- Plans and directs facility budget.
- Consults with court officials, law enforcement personnel and other agencies regarding care and custody of individuals in custody.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Completes inspections of overall physical plant, equipment and grounds for safety, security, sanitation, efficiency, maintenance and to ensure operational effectiveness of facility.
- Travels to speak before civic groups and organizations to discuss programs of the facility and Department of Corrections.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development 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.
- 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 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 pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires the 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.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Closing Date/Time: 04/05/2024
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
Job Type: Salaried
County: Christian
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.
This position is to serve as the Warden (Senior Public Service Administrator Option 7) for the IL Department of Corrections at Taylorville Correctional Center.
Facility Statement:
To serve justice in Illinois and the Taylorville community and increase public safety in an environment that promotes successful execution of effective reentry programs to positively impact individuals in custody lives and reduce recidivism and victimization.Taylorville Correctional Center is a Minimum-Security Adult Male facility located on Illinois Route 29, 30 miles southeast of Springfield. The facility opened in 1990. Also important in managing the population is programs provided by the facility. These programs assist with population management and provide opportunities for inmates to improve their life and work skills to enhance their chance of success upon release.
For more information on the facility, please visit the Illinois Department of Corrections website at www2.illinois.gov/idoc.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Conditions
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 1144 Il Route 29, Taylorville, Illinois, 62568
Agency Contact: Lisa.Devert@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Leadership & ManagementAgency Statement :
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, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC 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 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.
About the company
The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.