DOC Menard CC Corrections Clerk II - Placement
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Clerk II for the Menard Correctional Center Placement Office. The position maintains Placement Office assignment records and housing unit cell maps and processes job change recommendations. It uses a microcomputer and its programs to gather data, prepare reports, respond to internal and external queries, and communicate policy and procedural practices and changes to affected staff. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the role. The position is fully in office at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois, and works 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. An approved guard training course must be completed within six months of employment.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Two years of clerical experience.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Complete an approved guard training course within six months of employment.
- Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of clerical experience.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, or similar software.
- At least two years of experience in a correctional or similar setting.
- At least two years of customer service experience, including telephone experience.
- At least two years of experience maintaining a complex filing system.
- At least two years of experience maintaining inventory.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Placement Office assignment records, including cell changes, cell assignments, and work or program assignments.
- Maintain housing unit cell maps.
- Identify job change recommendations from the Institutional Adjustment Committee, administrative staff recommendations for removal, and requests for removal from individuals in custody.
- Use a microcomputer and its programs to gather data, formulate reports, respond to internal and external queries, and communicate policy and procedural practices and changes to affected staff.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Three paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
