Parole District 2-5 Southern Deputy Chief

Job Requisition ID: 48928 
Closing Date: 08/15/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $110088- $190,296)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
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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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Join the Leadership Team at the Illinois Department of Corrections!
The IDOC is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Southern Deputy Chief of Parole. This high-impact leadership role oversees multiple parole districts, guiding operations, staff supervision, and public safety initiatives across Southern Illinois. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, strong law enforcement knowledge, and a commitment to community reintegration. Be a key decision-maker shaping parole policies, representing the agency statewide, and ensuring excellence in parole field operations.

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 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.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Southern Regional Deputy Chief, managing through subordinate Parole Administrative
  Commanders and Parole Supervisors.
• Represents the Director and Assistant Director before the court and other public or private organizations.
• Reviews and audits policies, programs, and management practices..
• Serves as full-line supervisor
•  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
  above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with major course
  work in law, government, history, business or public administration.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively professional experience in law enforcement investigatory work or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement investigatory concepts and techniques.
  Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois State statutes, rules, and regulations concerning conflicts of interest or malfeasance of office.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of State agencies.
  Prefers extensive knowledge of the methods and procedures of the office management and contractual services.

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