OFFICE ASSISTANT - opt 2 (typing) (Mailroom)

Position Overiview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Office Assistant to work at Lawrence Correctional Center in the mailroom. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, task oriented, has excellent organizational skills and shows great attention to detail. This position performs a variety of complex mailroom procedures to prevent contraband from entering the facility and to verify efficient and accurate delivery of all individual in custody and institutional mail. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting.

Job Responsibilities

1. Receives, processes, and inspects all incoming individual in custody mail.           

2. Receives, processes, and distributes all incoming and outgoing Privileged and Legal Mail in compliance with IL Administrative Code – DR 525, Subpart B, Mail and Telephone Calls and Institutional Directive 05.025.001, Mail Procedures, AD 05.02.15/Mail Procedures for Individuals in Custody; ID 04.525.00/Mail Procedures.

3. Processes money vouchers (requests for payment) for all individual in custody mail needing extra postage or requesting special services, such as Certified, Return Receipt, or Check Requests.

4. Receives and distributes all incoming institutional mail to respective departments.     

5. Prints incoming and outgoing individual in custody email messages using the Global Tel Link (GTL) system.

6. Requires other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited. 

3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer. 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multi cultural 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.