Office Assistant - Mailroom

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is hiring an Office Assistant for its Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois. The position handles incoming and outgoing mail and packages, keyboards documents and keeps postage records. It is a full-time, salaried union position with an anticipated starting salary of $4,080 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing mail for individuals in custody and staff
• Receive mail and packages from delivery services such as UPS and FedEx
• Keyboard correspondence, reports and other documents, including handwritten ones and those from dictation
• Answer calls during peak periods
• Maintain records of postage usage
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above duties

Required profile

• High school level knowledge, skill and mental development, plus one year of related office experience
• Ability to keyboard accurately at 35 words per minute
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen
• Ability to use digital tools and platforms efficiently
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• Paid state holidays, personal business days, sick days and vacation time
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources
• Training and career advancement opportunities

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is fully in the office, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.