DOC Southwestern Illinois CC Office Associate Mailroom

State of Illinois•East St. Louis, IL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of our Mailroom team, you will be responsible for accurately sorting and distributing mail for our staff in various departments, as well as for our individual in custody population. You will scan for possible contraband and alert appropriate staff of any concerns you may have, helping to keep our facility safe and secure. You will also process all of our outgoing mail, preparing items with the correct postage and weighing packages for accurate postage amounts. Our facility supports electronic messaging for our individuals in custody as well, so your services will be needed to help monitor these messages for safety and security issues. If you are an employee who enjoys a fast-paced job that utilizes your organizational skills and attention to detail, then this job will be a great fit for you. We invite you to become part of our team and be an integral part of the successful operation of our Business Office. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience.
Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 45 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 medicdal standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

Processes and inspects all individuals in custody incoming mail.
Processes all outgoing individuals in custody and staff mail according to the U.S. Postal Service Regulations.
Distributes mail of individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred.
Keyboards memos and correspondence pertaining to mail processes and procedures.
Monitors incoming and outgoing electronic messages (Global Tel-Link system - GTL) involving individuals in custody.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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