DOC Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center Warden

Job Requisition ID: 51677 
Closing Date: 12/03/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $110,088-$190,296)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Henry
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

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a strong, visionary leader to serve as Warden of the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. This role oversees facility operations, staff, and programs that support rehabilitation and successful re-entry for individuals in custody. Candidates should bring proven administrative experience in corrections or law enforcement and a commitment to public service. Join us to make a lasting impact while earning competitive pay and top-tier benefits with the State of Illinois.

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

• Formulates and implements rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures governing employees and individuals in custody.
• Directs and evaluates program responsibility.
• Plans and directs facility budget.
• Consults with court officials, law enforcement personnel, and other agencies regarding care and custody of individuals in custody.
• Serves as full-line supervisor. 
• Completes inspections of overall physical plant, equipment, and grounds for safety, security, sanitation, efficiency, maintenance, and to ensure operational effectiveness of facility.
• Travels to speak before civic groups and organizations to discuss programs of the facility and the Department of Corrections.
• 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, 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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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 accordance with agency directive and state or federal laws
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statem