DOC Telecommunications Supervisor - Command Center

Position Title: Telecommunications Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: 56185 
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 06/02/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR - 45305 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,820 a month; Full Range $6,820-$10,323 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a Telecommunications Supervisor. The ideal candidate will serve as working supervisor, executing and controlling a statewide program responsible for coordinating apprehension functions between personnel. In addition, they will confirm all legal issues are adhered to, provide transmittals of written information to management officials, coordinate staff engaged in the preparation of warrants, communications, memos and letters, and administer the Telecommunicator Training Program at the communications level. If you are interested in this position, please follow the instructions on the posting. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor.
• As a Telecommunications Supervisor, executes and controls a statewide program responsible for coordinating apprehension functions between Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) personnel.
• Ensures all Illinois Department of Corrections legal polices are adhered to related to warrant procedures.  
• As the hub communication center for the department, provides transmittal of written information regarding activity relating to the IDOC/DJJ facilities to top management officials.
• Coordinates staff engaged in the preparation of warrants, communications, memos, and letters.
• Administers the Telecommunicator Series Training Program at the entry level, providing on the job training of new employees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably