Job Requisition ID: 48001
Closing Date: 06/27/2025
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent Upon Qualifications ($105,900 - $183,060)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Deputy Director of Operations – Region 3. This Senior Public Service Administrator will oversee multiple correctional facilities, supervise Wardens, lead emergency response coordination, and drive regional planning and operational excellence. Based in Marion, IL, the role requires strong leadership, correctional or law enforcement experience, and a commitment to public safety and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact, in-office position with statewide visibility and frequent travel.

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 business organization, a correctional facility, or related field.

• As Region 3 Director, manages, supervises and evaluates the performance of Wardens.
• Participates in conducting overall planning development and organization of region 3.
• Conducts annual review of pertinent Administrative Directives (A.D.).
• Continually reviews and analyzes Region 3 problems relative to prison overcrowding, number and classification of institutional population.
• Represents the Director, Assistant Director and Chief of Operations before the court, other public and private organizations, and community groups.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.