DOC Centralia CC Unit Timekeeper​/Receptionist

Location: Centralia

Position Title:

Office Associate

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 08/10/2026

Closing Date: 08/21/2026 11:59 p.m.

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSOCIATE - 30015

Skill Option:
Keyboarding

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,307 monthly;
Full Range $4,307-$5,655 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Clinton

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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Position Overview

IDOC is looking to hire an Office Associate to serve as the unit secretary in the Health Care Unit. In addition, this position will compile timekeeping records, keyboard a variety of complex documents, serve as receptionist and update administrative files for the unit. If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

* Serves as the unit secretary in the Health Care Unit.

* Compiles timekeeping records for all Health Care Unit employees and individuals in custody workers on a daily basis.

* Keyboards complex charts, statistical reports, documents, forms, memoranda, and letters.

* Serves as a receptionist.

* Updates administrative files for unit.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

* Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience.

* Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 45 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 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.

Work Hours:

See below

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

Headquarter

Location:

Centralia Correctional Center 9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Work County:
Clinton

Agency Contact:
Beth Pantak

Email:
Beth.

R.Pantak

Posting Group:
Office & Administrative Support

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

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