What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOC Peoria ATC Confidential Assistant to the Center Supervisor position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 57064
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 08/12/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 00502
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $6,460; Full salary range $6,460- $8,460 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC028 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections at Peoria Adult Transition Center is seeking a candidate to serve as a Confidential Assistant to the Center Supervisor. This position performs highly confidential, sensitive administrative tasks, and serves as the institution's Litigation Officer and Employee Review Hearing Officer. The ideal candidate would have a background in policy and procedure. An individual who can convey information effectively through both written and oral reporting is a plus. We are looking for a professional candidate looking to be a part of the Administrative Team, working with both staff at the institution level as well as executive staff at the Department of Corrections. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Confidential Assistant to the Center Supervisor
- Serves as Litigation Officer
- Serves as Employee Review Hearing Coordinator
- Reviews and responds to resident letters/requests
- Serves as facility audit liaison
- Updates the strike plan
- 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 public or business administration
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least one (1) year of implementing an employee discipline process at a public or private organization
- Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience in a correctional setting
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing personnel and labor relations policies and practices
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience communicating and interacting with management, representatives of government, private industry, and the public
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience of working with and maintaining confidential information
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience scheduling appointments and meetings
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience researching and gathering information to respond to letters, phone calls, and inquiries from the public, public or private entities, and the media
Conditions of Employment
- 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
- Requires incumbent to become a Notary within the first four (4) months of being placed in the position, and requires incumbent to maintain active Notary status once it’s obtained
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
Work Hours: 8am - 4pm Monday-Friday; Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 607 Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Work County: Peoria
Agency Contact: timothy.riech2@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
About the Agency: 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, butn ot 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; 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.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
· For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $6,460 - $8,460