Office Assistant

Position Overview: The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Academy and Training is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Office Assistant to join our team. The Office Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Illinois State Police Academy by performing clerical duties, offering information to staff and visitors, and coordinating guest access to the facility. This role assists the Academy Fleet Coordinator with organizing, coordinating, and reconciling fleet expense records and serves as a key liaison for Academy personnel.

The Office Assistant also supports property control functions, performs data entry and complex typing tasks, and manages all incoming mail and packages to ensure efficient daily operations. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

Job Requisition : 56837
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option: Keyboarding
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $3,935 monthly;
Full Range $3,935- $5,051 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: ...

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

Application Requirement: All applicants 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.

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

• Performs clerical duties and provides information to a variety of parties.
• Performs duties associated with access for guests to the facility.
• Assists the Academy Fleet Coordinator by organizing, coordinating, and reconciling all fleet expense records.
• Serves as the liaison for staff and personnel.
• Assists the Property Manager and Custodian with the Academy Property Control.
• Performs data entry and complex typing duties.
• Receives and processes all incoming Academy mail and packages.
• 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 the completion of high school and one year of related office experience.
• Requires the ability to type at 35 words per minute.

• Successfully complete an Illinois State Police Background Investigation.
• Successfully complete an Illinois State Police Drug Screen.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

3700 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62712

Sangamon

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