DOC Central Screening OFFICE ASSISTANT

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Assistant to serve as a receptionist and to keyboard a variety of difficult material. The role includes opening, dating, stamping, sorting, and distributing mail, as well as screening mail notifications. If you are detail oriented and can multi-task, this position is for you.

Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Springfield, with standard 8:00 am–4:30 pm hours, Monday through

Qualifications

• Keyboarding proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a receptionist.
• Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Keyboarding

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Position Title: Office Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 59110
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/08/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,935 monthly; Full Range $3,935-$5,254 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See below

8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: IDOC Central Screening -1021 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jamie.L.Barrett @ illinois.gov

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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors 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 Assistant to serve as a receptionist and keyboard a variety of difficult material. In addition, this position will open, date stamp, sort and distribute mail, and mail screening notification packets. 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 a receptionist.
• Keyboards a variety of difficult material including records, reports, correspondence