DOC SHERIDAN CC CORRECTIONS CLERK I

State-of-Illinois; Sheridan (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Corrections Clerk I to join the Sheridan Correctional Center team. This in-office role handles mail processing, logging, and routing, supporting secure institutional operations and inmate correspondence.

The position offers a starting salary of $5,163 monthly with a full range to $7,086 monthly, a union environment, and standard benefits. Working hours are 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday, with weekends off; apply online at

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

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Position Title: Corrections Clerk I
Job Requisition ID: 58567
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 09/22/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORRECTIONS CLERK I - 09771
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,163 monthly; Full Range $5,163-$7,086 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See below

7am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: Sheridan Correctional Center -4017 E 2603Rd Rd, Sheridan, Illinois, 60551
Work County: LaSalle
Agency Contact: Faith.A.Dirosa@ 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

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