DOC Deputy Chief of Parole - Specialized Units

Job Requisition ID: 46784

Closing Date: 05/09/2025

Agency: Department of Corrections

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $105,900-$221,736)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

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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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 Deputy Chief of Specialized Units.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Coordinates, controls, and executes through supervision of subordinate staff individual and large-scale compliance checks on parolees throughout the state.
• Serves as an Agency spokesperson, in the absence of the Chief of Parole
• Participates in conducting public relations activities in the community representing the Chief of Parole and Agency Director.
• Serves as principal policy administrator, developing and implementing policies and procedures affecting the Specialized Units for the Parole Division.
• Participates in budget planning for the Parole Division Specialized Unit.
• 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 college with course work 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.
• Requires three (3) years supervisory experience in a public law enforcement or private law enforcement organization, a correctional facility, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience receiving Intelligence from a law enforcement entity and acting on the Intelligence received.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience organizing compliance checks.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience addressing subpoenas.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with fugitives in apprehension.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in addressing extraditions.
• Prefers at least (1) year of experience developing and implementing policy for a law enforcement entity.
• Prefers knowledge of the Interstate Compact Offender Computer Tracking System (COTS).
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience working with Sex Offenders.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with confidential cases.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with various law enforcement agencies.

Employment Conditions

• Requires possession of a Firearm Ownership Identification Card.
• Requires ability to carry a firearm.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires use of agency-supplied technology.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• 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 Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 1110 S Oakley Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Agency Contact: ...

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

Agency statement

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago