Menard Assistant Warden of Southern Reception & Classification & Medium Security Unit

Job Requisition ID: 52264 
Closing Date: 01/02/2026
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $110,088- $190,296)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Randolph
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

A resume is highly encouraged 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.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as Assistant Warden of the Southern Reception & Classification Center and Medium Security Unit at Menard Correctional Center. This key leadership role oversees critical programming, multidisciplinary staff, and operational initiatives that support safety, rehabilitation, and successful reentry. Join a respected public safety agency committed to equity, professional growth, and positive change while enjoying a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career advancement. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and submit a detailed resume or CV.

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

• Participates in the development, establishment, and implementation of overall program services for the Southern Reception and Classification Center and the Medium Security Unit located at Menard Correctional Center.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the overall Program functions and their managers within the Medium Security Unit, including offender identification, clinical services, mental health services, health care services, leisure activities, and work assignments.
• Facilitates programming opportunities for shorter-term offenders, including work assignments that provide training for employment opportunities upon release, enhance community assistance and public relations, and support efforts towards "Go Green" efforts, expanding awareness and participation of the offender population and staff in this field.
• Serves as Administrator over maximum-security assessment and programs.
• Participate in the expansion of educational and vocational opportunities for the offender population.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Consults with courts, legal staff, law enforcement officials, and other agencies or specialists regarding care and custody of offenders.
•  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 years of college, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, penology or a related field.
• Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility or related field.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification Card.
• Requires the ability to qualify with firearms within twelve months of start date, and annually thereafter in accorda