Position Overview

An ideal candidate will be able to serve as Office Assistant in Field Services for the Clinical Services Department who is providing services for a growing population of individuals in custody at Illinois River Correctional Center. This position performs moderately difficult and varied duties primarily related to Field Services relating to the release and re-entry of individuals in custody to their families and communities. Illinois River Correctional Center offers its employees excellent benefits including an exceptional pension plan, while working in a correctional environment with a unique mission. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of related office experience.
• Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at thirty-five (35) words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with confidential material.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with and creating in Excel (or similar) databases.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining Excel (or similar) databases.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience composing correspondence independently on behalf of another person.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience operating common office equipment such as multi-line phone systems, copiers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting common office equipment listed above.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft (or similar) programs for word processing and email.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with alpha-numeric sequencing.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience reading, interpreting, and applying rules and/or guidelines of an organization.
• Prefers proven ability to maintain professionalism in a Corrections environment.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

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  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.