DOC Pinckneyville CC OFFICE ASSISTANT Mailroom

State of Illinois•Pinckneyville, IL

6d•$3,942 - $5,076•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to serve as an Office Assistant in the Mailroom. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail processing and inspecting all incoming mail checking for contraband, money orders, personal checks, cash, stamps, cashier checks and records.. The candidate should possess the ability to communicate effectively with multiple entities to ensure the safety and security of the institution. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.
Requires ability to type accurately at 35 words per minute.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
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.

Responsibilities

Process and inspects all incoming individual in custody mail checking for contraband, money orders, personal checks, cash, stamps, cashier checks and records.
Accepts and distributes all incoming institutional mail.
Processes money vouchers for all individual in custody mail, i.e., packages, letters, etc.
Scans all mail for security issues relays important information regarding security issues to Internal Affairs.
Composes and keyboards a variety of difficult material such as reports, documents, letters, and memoranda.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources