DOC Jacksonville CC Office Assistant - Mail Room

Office Assistant - Mailroom

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to serve as the Office Assistant in the Mailroom at Jacksonville Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple parties.

Position Overview:

• Processes and distributes incoming and outgoing individuals in custody and staff mail.
• Processes all outgoing individual in custody mail according to the US Postal Service Regulations.
• Maintains permanent records for the individuals in custody incoming mail concerning monies received.
• 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 those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Application Instructions:

Use the "Apply" button to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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.

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.