Institutional Liaison
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 55567
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
Agency: Illinois Prisoner Review Board
Class Title: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR III - 29993
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: BU: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,568 monthly; Full Range $4,568 - 6,133 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical 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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board is seeking to hire a motivated, self-starting Institutional Liaison for the Operation Unit. The Institutional Liaison reviews, prepares, and oversees monthly dockets for designated facilities. The position will provide support to Board members and staff, compile statistics, and oversees individual staff. The ideal candidate will be able to work well with the public, staff, and Senior Management. We invite those interested in public safety to apply.
The Prisoner Review Board offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under direction reviews and prepares dockets of assigned correctional facilities for preparation of scheduled board hearings.
- Upon request of the Chairman, Board Members, Executive Director or Executive Staff, researches and disseminates information relative to court proceedings and decisions in criminal or civil charges pending or involving an individual in custody.
- Gathers statistical information from board orders, parole orders, juvenile orders, amended orders and parole agent requests each day and/or week and prepares minute sheet entries to be retained and a copy sent to the Department of Corrections.
- Responds to telephone and written inquiries from Illinois Department of Corrections, victims of crimes, State’s Attorneys, Circuit Clerks and others with regards to cases, statutes, Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act and other matters of concern to the agency and its operation.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Travels to participate in meetings with the records supervisor concerning policies and procedures, assignment scheduling, appointments, supplies and equipment needs and related operational matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of study at a secretarial/business college and one (1) year of office experience; or completion of high school and three years of Office Assistant experience; or three (3) years independent business experience.
- Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of the agency’s program operations and polices.
- Prefers working knowledge of the office procedures and programs.
- Prefers working knowledge of elementary mathematics and grammar.
- Prefers the ability to operate manual and automated office equipment.
- Prefers the ability to direct and supervise the work of nonprofessional office staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to successfully pass Department of Corrections, Illinois State Police, and County jail background checks as necessary to enter required correctional facilities throughout Illinois.
- Requires the ability to drive and travel statewide to Illinois Department of Corrections facilities which could include overnight stays.
- Requires possession of a current valid appropriate driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to become Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) certified within 90 days of employment with the agency and maintain recertification requirements.
- 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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board's mission is to function under statutory authority as a quasi-judicial body with a primary focus on public safety. It further acts as a checks and balances on other state and local institutions. The Board imposes release conditions for incarcerated individuals who are exiting penal facilities, revokes and restores good conduct credits from inmates and conducts hearings to determine whether parolees have violated conditions of parole. The Board also notifies victims and their families when an inmate is about to be released from custody. Finally, the Board makes confidential recommendations to the Governor relative to clemency petitions.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 1001 N Walnut St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Krista Kincaid
Email: krista.m.kincaid@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield