DOC Sheridan CC Office Associate - Health Care

Job Requisition ID: 55579 
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026, 11:59pm
Agency: Department of Corrections - Sheridan CC
Class Title: OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff 7-1-26) $4,307 monthly; Full Range $4,307-$5,655 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

 

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Position Overview

IDOC is looking to hire an Office Associate that will serve as the secretary in the Health Care Unit by providing clerical support to the supervisor and professional staff. If you are detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a secretary in the Health Care Unit.
• Keyboards a variety of complex charts, reports, meeting minutes, documents, forms, memoranda, and correspondence that include legal, medical, and/or psychological terminology.
• Provides clerical support to supervisor and professional staff.
• Serves as receptionist to Health Care Unit (HCU) administration area.
• Enters, updates, and retrieves data from Offender 360 (O360).
• 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 two (2) years of office experience.
• Requires ability to type accurately at 45 wpm.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and