DOC TCO Transportation Coordinator
- Illinois Department of Corrections
- Headquarter Location: Transfer Coordinator's Office - 1000 E. Converse Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Job Description
Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant I coordinates and schedules the transfer of individuals in custody from county jails to Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Classification (R&C) facilities. This individual will also maintain an Adult Daily Population Report, schedule weekly writ movement for individuals in custody, prepare additional reports requested by IDOC administration and maintain reports pertaining to county intakes, bed reports, write schedules and movements. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and schedules the transfer of individuals from county jails to Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Reception and Classification (R&C) facilities.
- Maintains an Adult Daily Population Report for the Department.
- Schedules weekly writ movement for individuals in custody.
- Prepares additional reports requested by IDOC administration and maintains reports pertaining to county intakes, bed reports and writ schedules and movement.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in public or business administration.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a public or private organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience managing a large volume (more than 200 weekly) of inquiries from multiple sources.
- Prefers intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro or similar programs.
- Prefers at least two (2) or more years of experience managing or refining transport logistics for individuals in custody or similar populations, while implementing cost-efficient routing and scheduling methods.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience compiling and extracting data for reports.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with the intake, discharge, and/or transfer of individuals in custody or similar populations from other law enforcement agencies.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in a public safety or similar type of organization.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience communicating and interacting with management, the public, and government officials.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- 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 departmentApplicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: Transfer Coordinator's Office - 1000 E. Converse Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett
Email: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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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.
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Benefits
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible 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 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
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is a statewide agency committed to public safety through the safe and humane incarceration of individuals in custody. With a focus on rehabilitation, accountability, and community reintegration, IDOC operates correctional facilities across Illinois and works to reduce recidivism through evidence-based programs and services.