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Aug 04, 2026

DOC Centralia CC Executive Secretary III

$5,952 - $7,952 monthly

Job Description

Position overview

As Executive Secretary III to the Warden at Centralia Correctional Center, you will be instrumental in assisting with the processing of all aspects of the duties and responsibilities of the Warden’s Office. You will ensure the direction disseminated by Warden and his/her superiors is relayed in a proficient and accurate manner to the appropriate locations. You will also maintain accurate files and electronic documents to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Warden’s office. Your organization skills will make you a key player in an ever changing and fast-paced environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • As an administrative secretary, conducts special projects and studies by gathering data, coordinating, monitoring and completing assigned projects
  • As a secretary, keyboards correspondence, memoranda, reports and other documents
  • Composes replies to routine correspondence and signs supervisor's signature
  • Maintains appointment calendar
  • Opens, reads and sorts all incoming mail
  • Monitors Employee Review Board hearings and oral reprimands issued 
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years secretarial or business college and three (3) years of secretarial experience OR completion of high school and five
    (5) years secretarial experience
  • Requires ability to type accurately at 55 wpm 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience working with confidential material
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying rules and regulations of a private or public agency
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying the principles of office management
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience composing correspondence independently on behalf of another person
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of experience establishing and developing written instructions and procedures
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience interacting with management, officials of government, private industry, and the public
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of experience communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and preparing reports
  • Prefers at least one (1) year of experience operating common office equipment such as multi line phone systems, copiers, fax machines, and scanners

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
  • 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
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description 

​Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location:
9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia, Illinois, 62801
Work County:
Clinton
Agency Contact:
Beth.R.Pantak@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

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, butn ot 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.

Job Requisition ID

57719

Agency

Department of Corrections

Categories

Full-Time

County

Clinton

Benefits

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 

· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave 

· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II 

· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.

· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs

· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually 

· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 

· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)

· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)

· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

· For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits 


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