Records Clerk

Doc Sheridan Cc Corrections Clerk I

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview: The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk I to work at the Sheridan Correctional Center. This position collects and processes incoming mail and institutional mail and maintains an individual in custody mail log. In addition, this position screens and routes all incoming postal and delivery service packages and participates in processing employee and state-related outgoing mail.

Essential Functions: Collects and processes incoming mail and institutional mail. Maintains an individual in custody mail log to include a separate, detailed legal mail section. Screens and routes all incoming postal and delivery service packages to ensure that security concerns are met. Participates in processing employee and state-related outgoing mail. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school. Requires six (6) months of clerical or office work.

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. Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six months of employment. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Application Instructions: Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting 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.