DOC Operations Security Manager - Roster Management & Overtime Equalization

Job Requisition ID: 52433 
Closing Date: 01/13/2026 11:59PM
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,500; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $9,500-$10,500/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Position Overview

The Operations Security Manager of Roster Management and Overtime Equalization position is a new position created to assistant the Operations Security Administrator in the management of the Departments development, maintenance and review of its Roster Management and Overtime Equalization process for the security programs at IDOC facilities. This exciting position is responsible for the oversight of how over 8000 staff are deployed to assignments within each IDOC facility. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively review facility rosters and overtime programs and provide recommendations on improving operational efficiencies throughout the facility. A background in the deployment/management of personnel and strategic planning would be a plus for our ideal candidate. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated candidate to be an integral part of the Operations Team. We welcome applicants who are looking for a dynamic opportunity with a purpose.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Operations Manager of Roster Management and Overtime Equalization.
• Assists the Operations Security Administrator with directing, planning, and managing the overtime and rosters for the security programs at IDOC facilities statewide through subordinate staff.
• Schedules and supervises teams at correctional facilities to conduct:
• Develops training, as approved by the Manager of Staff Development and Training, for Roster Management and Overtime Equalization Procedures.
• Reviews plans and emergency drills conducted by staff to assess the response of facility staff.  
• Prepares written reports of facility staffing reviews including current staffing complements and recommendations.
• 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, preferably with courses in law enforcement, criminology, social or behavioral sciences, penology or a related field.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law enforcement public or private organization, a correctional facility or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement in a public or private organization, a correctional facility, or related field.
• Prefers a bachelor’s degree or higher in law enforcement, criminology, social or behavioral sciences, penology or a related field.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience conducting roster and overtime reviews in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing and providing training to correctional security staff.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing staffing a