DOC Centralia CC Assistant Warden of Operations

Job

Requisition  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 $113,940 -$196,956) Job Type: Salaried Category:
Full Time

Number of Vacancies : 1 Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

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:

9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801 Work County:
Clinton Agency Contact:
Lisa.

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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 if you decide to provide one.

IDOC is seeking an experienced corrections leader to serve as Assistant Warden of Operations at Centralia Correctional Center. Lead critical facility operations, security, and support services while helping ensure a safe, effective, and well-managed correctional environment. Join IDOC leadership in making a meaningful impact on public safety and positive change.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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• Provides input into the development, establishment, and implementation of institutional rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the institution to ensure proper operation of the daily functions.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Operations function and their managers, including security, physical plant operations, dietary services, individuals in custody discipline, and other miscellaneous logistical support services.
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Conducts routine and unscheduled safety, health and sanitation, and security inspection tours throughout the institution.
• Serves as Chair of the Adjustment Committee, including making decisions on disciplinary problems involving infractions of institutional rules by individuals in custody.
• 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, valid driver’s license.
• Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification card and…