DOC SHERIDAN CC CORRECTIONS CLERK I

Corrections Connection; Sheridan (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk I to work at the Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois. The role involves collecting and processing incoming mail, maintaining a custody mail log, and routing packages with security checks.

You will assist with outgoing mail for employees and state-related items. Qualified applicants should have a minimum of a high school education and at least six months of clerical or office experience.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires six (6) months of clerical or office work.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes incoming mail and institutional mail.
• Maintains an individual in custody mail log, including a detailed legal mail section.
• Screens and routes incoming postal and delivery service packages to meet security concerns.
• Participates in processing employee and state-related outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk I to work at the Sheridan Correctional Center. This position collects and processes incoming mail and institutional mail and maintains an individual in custody mail log. In addition, this position screens and routes all incoming postal and delivery service packages and participates in processing employee and state-related outgoing mail. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Collects and processes incoming mail and institutional mail.
• Maintains an individual in custody mail log to include a separate, detailed legal mail section.
• Screens and routes all incoming postal and delivery service packages to ensure that security concerns are met.
• Participates in processing employee and state-related outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires six (6) months of clerical or office work.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six months of employment.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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; 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.