DOC Logan CC Corrections Clerk II

State of Illinois•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk II to monitor mailroom processing for receiving and outgoing of mail. This position will also implement all mail rules and regulations, verify legal mail for individuals in custody, monitor receipts of newspapers, magazines, and incoming mail, serve as lead worker, monitor processing of money orders received in the mail, receive and inspect mail weighing up to 50 lbs. and responsibly prepare a variety of important records and reports pertaining to individual in custody person property. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school.
Requires two (2) years of clerical experience.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
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.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing and reviewing files for accuracy.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a complex filing system.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gathering data and preparing reports.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a mail room.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining and keeping records.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in a correctional facility.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience implementing safety and security procedures.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel or similar programs.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in report writing using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

Monitors Mailroom processing for receiving and outgoing of mail.
Implements all mail rules and regulations set forth by both Federal and Department of Corrections.
Calls individuals in custody to assigned area to verify legal mail from attorneys, judges, etc..
Monitors receipts of newspapers, magazines, and incoming mail to ensure it is sorted by living unit and then delivered to the 3pm-11pm shift roll call room for distribution by the Unit Control Officer.
Serves as lead worker.
Monitors processing of money orders received in the mail to ensure they are recorded, noted, and sent to the Trust Fund Office.
Receives and inspects mail received weighing up to 50 lbs..
Exercises responsibility for the preparation of a variety of important records and reports pertaining to individuals in custody’s personal property.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope to the duties required.

Benefits

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