DOC Muddy River Records Office Assistant

Position Title: Office Assistant

Job Requisition : 53342
Closing Date: 02/24/2026 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: Jefferson
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.

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant to work at Big Muddy Correctional Center. This position is responsible for keyboarding a variety of material for individual in custody records, establishing new file units, and serving as receptionist. In addition, this position receives, sorts, opens, date stamps, and distributes mail. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

• Keyboards a variety of material for individual in custody records.
• Establish new file units and maintains control of items out of file.
• Serves as a receptionist.
• Receives, sorts, opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail.
• 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 words per minute.

• 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 required 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.

8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter

Location:

Big Muddy River Correctional Center 251 N Illinois Hwy 37, Ina, Illinois, 62846
Work County: Jefferson
Agency Contact: Mason Walker
Email: Mason…