OFFICE ASSISTANT option 2 (typing)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant to join the team in the mail room at Graham Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to complete the daily workload. This position performs moderately difficult and varied duties in the mailroom. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes and inspects all incoming individual in custody mail, checking for contraband, money orders, personal checks, cash, stamps, cashier checks and records.
• Directs distribution of all incoming institutional mail.
• Keyboards a variety of difficult material.
• Receives and distributes all privileged and legal correspondence, special letters and packages.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance drug testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.