DOC Sheridan CC Office Associate - Records Office
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring an Office Associate at Sheridan Correctional Center. This union position performs sentence calculations, processes and verifies writs of habeas corpus and escorted day release activities, and prepares distribution packets. The position also maintains facility individual-in-custody count sheets and a docketing system, and keyboards a variety of complex materials, including medical terminology. The work is fully in office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with weekends off. Applicants must have education and office experience equivalent to completion of high school and two years of office experience, and be able to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute. Employment is conditional on passing the required background check and drug screen, and complying with employer vaccine and other medical standards. Employees must use digital technologies, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental work and digital transformation efforts.
Requirements
- Education and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
- Two years of office experience.
- Ability to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental work and digital enhancements.
- Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex sentence calculations, including revocation and restoration of good conduct credits, EDSC and EPSC credits, and other changes to sentence structure.
- Process and verify writs of habeas corpus and escorted day release activities, and prepare related distribution packets.
- Maintain continuous facility individual-in-custody count sheets on paper and in Offender 360 (O360), monitoring movement into and out of the facility.
- Maintain a docketing system to confirm individuals in custody are reviewed for restoration of good conduct credits, Prisoner Review Board matters, and awards of meritorious good time.
- Keyboard complex charts, statistical reports, documents, forms, memoranda, and letters, including materials containing medical terminology.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan and deferred compensation
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
- Pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
