DOC Logan CC Mailroom Unit Office Assistant

State of Illinois • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to hire an Office Assistant to process and inspect all incoming and outgoing individual in custody mail. This role will also process money orders, receive and distribute all incoming institutional mail, and distribute mail for individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can effectively multi-task.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). 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 ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Processes and inspects all incoming individual in custody mail weighing up to 50lbs.
• Processes money orders and inspects all outgoing individual in custody mail adhering to administrative directives.
• Receives and distributes all incoming institutional mail.
• Distributes mail of individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred.
• 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
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED