Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for a detail-oriented person to serve as a working supervisor to direct and assist with the daily operations for Stateville Correctional Center and Stateville’s Reception & Classification Center mailroom. We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment processing substantial quantities of incoming and outgoing mail for the facility. Confidentiality is essential as this position handles mail from departmental staff, attorneys, individuals in custody, and the general public.

The benefits of working at DOC include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as working supervisor.
• Monitors and assists with the processing of legal and privileged mail.
• Answers inquiries from individuals in custody, family and friends regarding mail policies and procedures.
• Directs and assists with the routing of mail by computer.
• Confers with Publication Review Committee Chairperson and property control officer regarding publications received for individuals in custody.
• Keyboards a variety of correspondence, reports, or other information from handwritten hard copy.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of study at a secretarial/business college and one (1) year of office experience

OR Completion of high school and three (3) years of Office Assistant experience

OR Three (3) years of independent business experience.

2. Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 30 words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least four (4) years of supervisory experience in an office setting.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience utilizing Microsoft Office or an equivalent computer software program.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a correctional setting.
4. Prefers at least two (2) years of office experience keeping detailed logbooks.
5. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing reports in a workplace setting.
6. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a confidential setting.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

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  Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.