DOC Central Screening OFFICE ASSISTANT

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

6d•$3,935 - $5,254•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a receptionist and is responsible for keyboarding a variety of difficult material. The role involves opening, date stamping, sorting, and distributing mail, as well as mailing screening notification packets. The Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented individual who can multitask for this role.

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 35 words per minute.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
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

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

Serves as a receptionist.
Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, correspondence and other documents.
Opens, date stamps, sorts, and distributes mail.
Mails screening notification packets.
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)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources