Director's Office Receptionist

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated individual to serve as Office Associate for the Director’s Office. This position will serve as a receptionist in the Department of Corrections’ Executive Office in Chicago, provide clerical support, and prepare typed documents. In addition, this position will open, sort, and direct mail to the appropriate party. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in this role and 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 ability to type accurately at 45 words per minute.
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.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Responsibilities

Serves as a receptionist in the Department of Corrections’ Executive Office in Chicago.
Provides clerical support to the Director’s office, including coordinating and maintaining confidential correspondence and distribution of same.
Prepares typed documents which are highly confidential and sensitive in nature.
Opens, sorts and directs mail to appropriate party.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex 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 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources