Program Assistant-Criminal Background Research PT (Contract)

Program Assistant-Criminal Background Research PT (Contract)

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 3/3/2025

Minimum starting salary: $24.24 per hour (20 hours per week)

Summary:
Primary Function: The primary purpose of this position is to receive and review requests for Criminal History Information; including Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) searches for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Children and Family Services. This position is fully funded by and reports to the Public Service Administrator of the Criminal History Request Unit at the OIG, DCFS. This is a part-time (50% FTE/20 hours per week) position. Functional Summary: As a member of the University and DCFS Office of the Inspector General, receives and reviews requests for Criminal History Information, including Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) searches for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Children and Family Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews requests for Criminal History Information, including Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) searches; confirms information contained within the request to ensure compliance with OIG standards.

• Conducts and analyzes criminal history background checks for out of state requests and converts search information for feedback to the field.

• Produces the criminal history background check report and delivers information to the field.

• Reviews and tracks information in compliance with Illinois State Police and federal regulations, and DCFS administrative procedure number 6.

• Maintains and tracks all criminal history information requests and results for the OIG Annual Report.

• May perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and management.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or a related field.

Specialty Factors:
2. At least four (4) years of professional experience gathering, reviewing, and/or analyzing data in the field of criminal justice, social work or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience accessing Law Enforcement Agency Data System.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to understand and audit complex detailed information related to law enforcement systems.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Sitting : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Frequently

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

• Performing Manual Tasks : Frequently

Travel Requirements:
10% General office environment housed at the Office of the Inspector General, Chicago, IL. Regular travel not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events.

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.