DOC Logan CC Mailroom Unit Office Assistant

Position Title: Office Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 54586 
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 04/10/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,942/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $3,942-$5,183/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Logan
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

IDOC is looking to hire an Office Assistant that will process, inspect, and deliver all incoming individual in custody and institutional mail. In addition, they will process money orders and distribute mail of individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred. If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Processes and inspects all incoming individual in custody mail weighing up to 50lbs.
• Processes money orders and inspects all outgoing individual in custody mail adhering to
  administrative directives.
• Receives and distributes all incoming institutional mail.
• Distributes mail of individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred.
• 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 of related office experience.

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.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
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