DOC Jacksonville CC Office Assistant - Mail Room

Illinoiscomptroller; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections in Jacksonville (Morgan County) is hiring an Office Assistant for a full-time, in-office role. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off, and the position is fully in the office.

The role emphasizes accurate keyboarding and routine administrative tasks. It is a union position under the RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME bargaining unit, based at the Jacksonville headquarters (2268 E Morton Ave).

Qualifications

• Proficient keyboarding is required.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Keyboarding

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Job Requisition ID: 58384
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 09/15/2026, 11:59 pm
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010
Skill Option:Keyboarding
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,080/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,080-$5,254/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See Below:

7:00 am to 3:00 pm Mon-Fri w/Sat & Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location:Jacksonville - 2268 E Morton Ave
Work County:Morgan
Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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

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