Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking for a detail-oriented person to perform complex sentence calculations for persons in custody in the Records Office at the NRC (Northern Reception and Classification Center) of Stateville Correctional Center. Confidentiality is a must as this position deals with court documents, legal documents and sentencing information of persons in custody. The ideal candidate will have strong background in math to aid in complicated sentence calculations. The benefits of working at DOC include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Process IDOC.New Offender mailbox for virtual intake.

2. Verifies mittimus and court papers.

3. Interviews individuals in custody during the intake process into the Reception and Classification Center.

4. Responds to inquiries from individuals in custody regarding questions or concerns dealing with calculations, grades, and good time.

5. Performs clerical duties.

6. Performs other duties assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.

2. Requires two (2) years clerical experience.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience using arithmetic and computing information.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience managing an electronic email system.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a correctional setting.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

1. Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.

2. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

3. 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. Requires Covid-19 vaccination.

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 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; tuition reimbursement; 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.