DOC Sheridan CC Office Assistant - Mailroom

Position Title: Office Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 48761 
Closing Date: 08/15/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,942/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $3,942-$5,076/month
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, titles 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

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to serve as an Office Assistant in the Mailroom at Sheridan Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, especially when preparing reports and ensuring contraband does not enter the facility. The candidate should possess the ability to communicate effectively with multiple entities to ensure the safety and security of the institution. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Processes in-coming and out-going individuals in custody and staff mail.
• Receives mail and packages from delivery services, i.e., United Parcel Services, FedEx, etc.
• Keyboards a variety of material including correspondence, reports, and other documents that are handwritten or from recorded dictation.
• Answers calls during peak periods.
• Maintains records of postage usage.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managi