DOC Transfer Coordinator Assignment Coordinator

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•$6,820 - $10,323•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a detailed-oriented, fast-paced, progressive environment requiring good communication skills and organization. The Assignment Coordinator will deal with staff within the Transfer Coordinator’s Office (TCO) and multiple staff within Correctional Facilities. This role offers the opportunity to learn various duties within the TCO, expanding your knowledge.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college supplemented by a master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences.
Requires two (2) years professional experience in an adult correctional facility or related field.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen.
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.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two (2) years of professional work experience assigning individuals in custody to the appropriate correctional facility security level designation such as a such as maximum, medium, minimum-security, impact incarceration program, or adult transition center levels.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional work experience processing transfers of individuals in custody in between correctional facilities.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional work experience working with correctional reception centers.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional work experience scheduling intakes of individuals in custody from various types of correctional facilities.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional work experience reviewing bed availability at correctional facilities.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional work experience responding to correspondence from other individuals in custody, family members, and/or other officials regarding individuals in custody correctional facility assignment.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional work experience making periodic visits to correctional facilities ensuring compliance with correctional agency policies and directives.

Responsibilities

Reviews, modifies, denies and approves recommendations concerning the transfer of adult individuals in custody from one institution to another.
Screens all packets to determine if applicants meet established criteria.
Schedules county intakes to reception centers from all state counties.
Reviews and responds to written, telephone inquiries and requests from individuals in custody, individuals in custody family members, attorneys, government officials, and Department of Corrections administrators regarding transfers, Keep Separate From (KSF) lists, and other issues as assigned.
Communicates Offender 360 (O360) procedures and coordinates all changes with data processing staff.
Makes periodic visits to adult institutions to review conditions and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with Agency policy and directives.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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