OFFICE ASSOCIATE (OPT 2: TYPING)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) Parole Division is seeking an individual to serve as office support for the Chatham Parole Office. We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment to join our team. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Composes and keyboards complex and varied correspondence, memoranda, and documents for for the Parole Supervisor(s) of an assigned office.
2. Prepares and maintains complex, highly specialized records and reports, including reports of personnel, professional and administrative matters that include sociological, medical, and legal terminology.
3. Assists with timekeeping duties by submitting bi-monthly time statements.
4. Gathers and collects sociological, psychological and psychiatric reports and correspondence.
5. Responds to inquiries form the general public, parole agents, management, and vendors.
6. 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 high school and two (2) years of office experience.
2. Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the Illinois Department of Corrections background check. 
2. 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.
3. 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 service 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.