DOC Employee Screening - Northern Region Liaison

Job Requisition ID: 49338
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 - One position will be designated to oversee the Northern Region, a second will oversee the Central Region, and a third will oversee the Southern Region.
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections Central Screening Office is seeking an Executive II. The position will be responsible for organizing, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating the department's statewide Correctional Officer Trainee (COT) and Corrections Treatment Officer Trainee (CTOT) recruitment programs. This individual will gather information for background investigations, including employment reference checks, criminal history checks, military documents, citizenship, and education documents and serve as a working Supervisor. The role also provides input to policy development and evaluation for the Department’s COT/CTOT screening process and COT/CTOT recruitment plans. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Special Skills

• Of the two (2) years of required administrative experience requires one (1) year to be in agency hiring, recruiting, or screening capacities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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: [email protected]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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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, but not 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

• 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