DOC Operations Central Region Security Specialist

Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/20/2025
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
Plan/BU: Merit Compenstation

 

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Posting Identification Number 44565

 

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Position Overview

The Central Region Security Specialist position was established to monitor unusual incidents that occur throughout the correctional facilities that comprise the central region in which safety and security has been compromised. This position is responsible for the supervision of the security specialist at each facility in the central region. This position also serves as the Team Leader for teams conducting confidential security reviews, reviews after unusual incidents at IDOC facilities, outside hospitals, courthouses, etc. This exciting position also prepares comprehensive written reports upon conclusion of each review and provides recommendations for corrective action for any deficiencies noted during the review. Additionally, this position is responsible for the review of command posts in facilities providing recommendations for preparedness and functionality. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, task oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A background in policy and procedure development and strategic planning would be a plus for our ideal candidate. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job with an incredible team.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Central Region Security Specialist.
• Serves as Team Leader of specially assigned staff in conducting Critical Incident Reviews following unusual incidents.
• Conducts reviews, audits and provides evaluations of processes and procedures performed by Facility Security Specialists.
• Conducts reviews of facility Command Posts, providing recommendations and positive/ negative feedback as warranted in regard to site preparedness, functionality and Directive compliance.
• Conducts reviews of Critical Incident drills, including Escape, Fire, and Mass Casualty, ensuring frequency and elements are compliant with Directives.
• Conducts and participates in meetings.
• Completes verifications of procedures at assigned facilities.
• Works with Intelligence Unit in the identification of information involving individuals or groups of individuals who pose a threat to the safety and security of the public, staff, individuals in custody, and the facility in accordance with policies as it pertains to the escape risk level of individuals in custody deemed a threat.
• 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, pe