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

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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.

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 managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
  Work Location: Sheridan Correctional Center 4017 E 2603rd Rd, Sheridan, Illinois, 60551
  Agency Contact: FaithAnn DiRosa
  Email: Faith.A.Dirosa@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support
  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

• 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.