OFFICE ASSISTANT - OPT 1 Mailroom

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for an organized candidate to fill the position of Office Assistant with the Taylorville Correctional Center. The chosen candidate assists in the mailroom at Taylorville Correctional Center. This individual will be responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing facility mail and assist in the delivery of mail to roll call for distribution to the individuals in custody. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes and distributes incoming and outgoing individuals in custody and staff mail.
• Maintains a log for each individual in custody incoming mail concerning monies received.
• Processes outgoing individuals in custody mail according to the U.S. Postal Service Regulations.
• Distributes mail of individuals in custody who have been discharge, paroled, or transferred.
• Processes incoming books and periodicals for Publication Review.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

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. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer