DOC Background Screening Manager

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a DOC Background Screening Manager. The ideal candidate will serve as a full-line supervisor, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, and counseling staff regarding work performance. In addition, the role develops and maintains contacts with outside entities to promote proper and effective background criteria procedures, serves as a liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies, employers, and applicants, and prepares documentation to substantiate denial or approval of employment.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in pre-employment/pre-service screening, or similar employment screening

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with pre-employment/pre-service screening, or similar employment screening processes
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience supervising staff in adhering to policies and procedures
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience training staff in the use of systems and resources necessary to complete work tasks
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience, maintaining confidentiality and working with sensitive topics
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience drafting policies and procedures for a large public safety agency. (500 or more employees)
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience working with high level contacts specific to law enforcement or correctional entities
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience interpreting data and preparing reports to convey appropriate facts and figures

Responsibilities

Serves as the Background Manager
Coordinates and conducts training for staff on the use of multiple files, systems and informational sources to conduct appropriate pre-employment/pre-service background investigations
Serves as liaison with outside contacts including the Judicial System, police departments, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Secretary of State
Serves as full-line supervisor
Provides input to the Employee Screening and Recruitment Manager with budget recommendations on systems, personnel and reports
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
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