OFFICE ASSISTANT opt. 2 (Typing)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a candidate for an Office Assistant in Clinical Services at Murphysboro Life Skills Re-entry Center. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask and respond quickly to the requests of the Clinical Service staff. The candidate will perform a variety of keyboarding and editing duties while communicating effectively electronically. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Processes work release and electronic detention applications submitted by the correctional counselors to assist in individual custody transfers.

2.  Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, individual in custody review orders, correspondence, forms, investigation/inquiry reports where terminology includes specialized words which are readily checked in available references.

3.  Serves as back-up for Clinical Services, Placement Office, and Bureau of Identification performing clerical functions.

4.  Requests, orders, and distributes special reports needed by other facility staff.

5.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties listed 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 wpm.

Conditions of Employment

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

2.  Requires 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.

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 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.