OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR III (OPTION 2 TYPING)

Position Overview

IDOC is seeking a highly motivated professional to oversee one of our facilities’ Records Office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills. Additionally, the person selected for the position should be able to work with interdepartmental staff and with other governmental and law enforcement agencies to carry out recordkeeping and legal duties. If interested in this opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Processes, keyboards, and maintains records relating to the lawful commitment and release of individuals in custody assigned to the supervision of the Department through a review of Masterfile documentation, legal records, and sentencing imposed by the courts.
2. Serves as working supervisor.
3. Serves as institutional liaison with the Prisoner Review Board.
4. Serves as liaison between the facility, Judges, States Attorney’s, Corrections Legal staff, Attorney General’s Office, Information Services, Chief Record Office, County Jails, and family members of individuals in custody.
5. Responds to requests for clarification from individuals in custody regarding sentence calculations.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of study at secretarial/business college and one (1) year of office experience; or completion of high school and three (3) years of Office Assistant experience; or three (3) years of independent business experience.   
2. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 words per minute.   

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience interpreting Illinois Compiled Statutes as it pertains to sentencing structure.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with and answering questions from individuals in custody or similar like population regarding their sentence calculation.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience preparing affidavits for use in courts regarding lawsuits.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience gathering and interpreting legal documents, including warrants, received from various courts and assist in responding to lawsuits.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience maintaining and reporting statistical data for administration planning and information reports.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing new and revising current methods and procedures in a record office to ensure the workflow process is more efficient.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to obtain a Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certification within the probationary period (or within the first four (4) months, if already certified in the title) of being placed into the position and maintain a current, valid certification while in the position.
2. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
3. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
4. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

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.