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Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to serve as the Office Assistant in the Mailroom at Taylorville Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple parties. If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions listed on the job posting. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Essential Functions Processes and distributes incoming and outgoing individuals in custody and staff mail. Maintains a log for each individual in custody incoming mail concerning monies received. Processes outgoing individuals in custody mail according to the U.S. Postal Service Regulations. Distributes mail of individuals in custody who have been discharged, paroled, or transferred. Processes incoming books and periodicals for Publication Review. Performs other duties as required or...

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 Department of Corrections Website:  Become a Correctional Officer   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   The Correctional Officer Trainee position, for a period not to exceed three months, will receive formalized and on-the-job training in security and custodial duties for IDOC. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to be physically fit at the level required at screening prior to arrival at the Training Academy. Upon successful completion of Pre-service Security Training, IDOC cadets will participate in a formal ceremony at the academy and cadets are awarded certificates and badges and sworn to the Oath...

Position Overview The Correctional Officer performs security and custodial duties, supervising and maintaining control of Individuals in Custody’s movement and activities on an assigned shift, giving direction and making decisions as required, referring non-routine decisions to the superior officer, as well as enforcing and maintaining disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures.  The Correctional Officer position is a vital position for the custody, control, and safety of all IDOC facilities. The candidate must have successfully completed an approved correctional officer training program. We encourage all staff that meet the minimum requirements to apply. Essential Functions Maintains orderly conduct of visitors and individuals in custody. Serves as the tower officer. Serves as an inter/outer patrol officer. Makes routine patrols of the perimeter areas checking for contraband, unauthorized person and security...