DOC Joliet Treatment Center Mailroom Office Associate

Position Title:

Office Associate
 Job

Requisition  Opening Date: 08/05/2026

Closing Date: 08/18/2026 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-$5,764 monthly

Job Type: Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Will

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCMEMerit 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 at Joliet Treatment Center that will process and distribute incoming and outgoing individual in custody mail. In addition, this position will maintain permanent records for each individual in custody’s incoming mail concerning monies received, keyboard a variety of information including records, reports, correspondence and other documents, process incoming individual in custody packages, and distribute mail to individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled or transferred.

If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
  Essential Functions

 Processes and distributes incoming individual in custody and staff mail.
 Processes outgoing individual in custody and staff mail according to the U.S. Postal Service regulations.
 Maintains permanent records for each individual in custody's incoming mail concerning monies received.
 Keyboards a variety of information including records, reports, correspondence and other documents.

 Processes incoming individual in custody packages.
 Distributes mail to individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled or transferred.
 Reviews and refers publications to publication review committee.
 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 years of office experience.
 Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 wpm.
 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…