DOC Transfer Coordinator Assistant Program Manager

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

7d•$10,000 - $11,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Assistant Program Manager of the Agency’s Transfer Coordinators Office. This exciting and critical position organizes, plans, and coordinates the intake of individuals in custody statewide from the county jails to the various reception centers throughout the state while implementing various policies and procedures in regarding the movement of individuals in custody. Additionally, the person selected for this position will develop short- and long-term plans and programs for the area which includes compiling and utilizing pertinent operational data to improve the efficiency and quality of population management and individual in custody transfers. If interested in this unique position, we invite all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in sociology or criminal justice.
Requires three (3) years of experience with individual in custody classification and placement related principles.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
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 bythe employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least four (4) 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, or impact incarceration programs.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional work experience processing transfers of individuals in custody in between correctional facilities.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional work experience working with correctional reception centers.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional work experience scheduling intakes of individuals in custody from various types of correctional facilities.
Prefers at least four (4) years of experience drafting policy and procedures for a large public safety agency or unit (500 or more employees).
Prefers at least four (4) years’ experience interpreting collective bargaining contracts and/or supervising union covered positions.
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional work experience reviewing bed availability at correctional facilities.
Prefers at least four (4) years 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 four (4) years of professional work experience utilizing Offender 360 and/or similar type of criminal justice information system.

Responsibilities

Serves as full line supervisor.
Serves as Assistant Program Manager in organizing, planning, and coordinating the intake of individuals in custody statewide from the county jails to the reception centers.
Implements policies and procedures regarding the movement of individuals in custody.
Approves or rejects placement recommendations of the professional staff located at the facilities.
Integrates assignment process and policies with other areas, such as Programs, Operations, and Planning and Research through correspondence and personal meetings.
Develops criteria or factors for determination of placement.
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