What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOC Employee Screening - Northern Region Liaison position at State of Illinois?
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
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Closing Date: 10/14/202511:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections - 1021 N Grand Ave, Springfield, IL
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6589 a month; Full Range $6589 - $9974 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
- Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the department's statewide Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee (CTOT) recruitment programs in the Northern Region.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Provides input to policy development and evaluation for the Department’s COT/CTOT screening process and COT/CTOT recruitment plans.
- Gathers information for background investigations, including employment reference checks, criminal history checks, military documents, citizenship, and education documents.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Of the two (2) years of required administrative experience requires one (1) year to be in agency hiring, recruiting, or screening capacities.
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of administrative experience in hiring, recruiting, or screening capacities.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience performing and/or managing screening activities for hiring in correctional or law enforcement environments.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience gathering required documentation for background checks.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience coordinating training programs, recruitment or compliance monitoring.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience in a correctional or law enforcement setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for a correctional or law enforcement setting.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- 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.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- 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: 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun
Work Location: 1021 N Grand Ave, Springfield - 1021 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: Suzanne.LaTourelle2@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety
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- Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex time and Hybrid options)
- 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 day annually
- 3 paid Personal Business days annually
- 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
- 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 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: Benefits Information
Nearest Major Market: Springfield
Salary : $6,589 - $9,974
