DOC Transfer Coordinator Assistant Program Transportation Manager
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 53083
Closing Date: 02/09/2026 11:59PM
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $10,000-$11,000/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position Overview
Step into a critical leadership role at the center of statewide correctional operations. The DOC Transfer Coordinator Assistant Program Transportation Manager combines full-line supervision with strategic oversight of individual in custody movement and placement. Leads staff performance, assignments, training, discipline, and staffing coordination while guiding policies and procedures for facility transfers. Uses Offender 360 and operational data to make informed placement decisions that balance security, capacity, and individual needs. Oversees standardized transfer processes, manages high-risk cases, and collaborates across departments to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant population management. If interested in this unique position, we invite all qualified and interested candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Serves as Assistant Program Transportation Manager in organizing, planning, and evaluating the daily movement of individuals in custody of the Transfer Coordinator Program for correctional facilities statewide.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in sociology or criminal justice.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization with individuals in custody classification and placement related principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to work outside of your scheduled working hours when needed.
- 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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Headquarter Location: 1000 Converse Street, Springfield, IL 62794-9277
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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, butn ot 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:
· 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: State Employee Benefits
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield