DOC Menard CC Office Assistant - Mail Room

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant to work in the mailroom at Menard Correctional Center. This position is responsible for opening, inspecting, and processing mail, keyboarding a variety of difficult material, monitoring incoming/outgoing electronic communications for individuals in custody, and filing paperwork associated with the mail room. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of related office experience.
Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 35 wpm.
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.
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

Opens and inspects first class mail for contraband such as money, drugs, etc.
Identifies cell locations on all individual in custody mail through the use of the Offender 360 (O360).
Process outgoing mail for staff and individuals in custody.
Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, and correspondence.
Monitors all incoming and outgoing electronic communications for individuals in custody.
Files all appropriate paperwork associated with the mail room.

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