Doc Danville Cc Office Assistant Mailroom

Position Title: Office Assistant

Job Requisition : 48686
Closing Date: 08/05/2025 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: Vermilion
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to serve as an Office Assistant in the Mailroom at Danville 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.

• Opens and inspects all incoming and outgoing individual in custody mail.
• Performs data input of checks received for deposit to individual in custody accounts.
• Processes all incoming and outgoing institutional mail.
• Maintains permanent records for legal mail, money received to be deposited in individual in custody trust fund accounts, and contraband discovered.
• Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, correspondence, and other documents requiring reading or understanding where terminology includes both commonly used and specialized works which can be readily checked in available references.
• Prepares reports which affect the operation and/or security of the institution.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• 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 35 wpm.

• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ…