CRCIII

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment

General Summary:

This position ensures compliance with security protocols as mandated by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), serves as a shift trainer for CRCI and CRCII teams, overseeing their professional development in security, safety and correctional best practices. Collaboratively to maintain operational consistency and training standards across both centers.

This position requires strong leadership, shift-based security oversight, crisis intervention expertise, and staff development and training skills to maintain a secure, well-prepared workforce in a correctional environment. This role involves training, and development of personnel while ensuring alignment with Safer Values.

Performance Results Description

The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Stakeholder Interface

• Oversee facility security operations during the assigned shift, ensuring full compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Conduct and oversee security procedures, including shakedowns, strip searches, contraband control, and resident drug testing.
• Monitor facility conditions, security compliance, and safety hazards, ensuring corrective action is taken when necessary.
• Act as a liaison between security teams, administration, and external agencies, including law enforcement and IDOC officials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement a structured training curriculum for CRC I and CRC II staff, ensuring compliance with IDOC training requirements.
• Conduct security and safety training for all new hires and existing staff, covering emergency response, de-escalation, and correctional best practices.
• Establish a mentorship and shadowing program, assigning senior staff to new team members for hands-on learning.
• Maintain training documentation, track completion records, and report progress to leadership.
• Organize quarterly refresher courses to reinforce evolving security policies, emergency response procedures, and compliance standards.
• Work with IDOC trainers and external partners to enhance staff preparedness for correctional environments.

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment

• Establish and maintain stronger partnerships and relationships with IDOC officials, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to support compliance and training efforts.
• Ensure all security team members meet IDOC compliance standards and complete mandated training.
• Represent Safer Foundation in meetings with external agencies, stakeholders, and auditors, advocating for security excellence.

Tracking, Documenting, and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of security incidents, staff training, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain training logs and provide updates to leadership on staff development progress.

Fiscal Reporting and Accountability

• Facilitate training, mentorship, and career development for staff under supervision.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable work environment by encouraging teamwork, communication, and integrity.
• Lead by example in upholding professionalism, security standards, and ethical behavior.

Expected Outcomes:

• Fully trained CRC I and CRC II staff with advanced security expertise.
• Improved compliance with IDOC regulations and correctional safety protocols.
• A professional, well-trained, and highly accountable security team.
• Strong mentorship and leadership development for correctional staff.
• Enhanced collaboration between security personnel and facility leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of correctional security operations, facility safety, and compliance regulations.
• Expertise in staff supervision, training, and mentorship in a correctional setting.
• Crisis management, emergency response, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, particularly in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to analyze security protocols and improve operational efficiency.
• Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging).

Education and Experience

• BA in Criminal Justice, Public Safety or related field preferred.
• A combination of education and experience totaling at least 10 years may be considered.
• 10+ years of experience I corrections, law enforcement, or military service with increasing responsibility, preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and training experience in security, compliance and operational oversight.
• Experience developing and mentoring staff.

Licenses and Certifications

• No specific certifications required; BA preferred.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

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