DOC Murphysboro LSRC Assistant Warden
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:59237
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 (Range $113940 -$196956)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1) (2) (3) or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
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: 5835 State Route 154 Pinckneyville Illinois 62274
Work County: Perry
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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 seeking an experienced corrections leader to serve as Assistant Warden at Murphysboro Life Skills Re-Entry Center. Lead facility operations security and support services while helping advance public safety successful reentry and positive outcomes for individuals in custody.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
- As Assistant Warden of Operations develops establishes and implements facility rules regulations directives policies and procedures for the facility to ensure proper operation of daily functions.
- Plans organizes and directs overall operation functions and managers including security physical plant dietary services individuals in custody discipline and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Conducts interviews with individuals in custody and confers with relatives regarding policies.
- Serves as Safety and Sanitation Coordinator; makes daily routine inspection tours of institution for security safety and sanitation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate validdrivers license.
- Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification card and the ability to qualify with firearms within twelve monthsof 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 isprohibited.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe 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 Secretaryof State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement ofEconomic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive EthicsCommission. (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 theemployee should be aware that if offered non State employment during state employment or within one year immediatelyafter ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer notify the Officeof 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 digitalenhancements 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.
Agency 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 agencys 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 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.
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: Experience:
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