Position Title: Corrections Clerk II
Job Requisition ID: 59823
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: CORRECTIONS CLERK II - 09772
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,607 monthly; Full Range $5,607-$7,837 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
8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: Graham Correctional Center -12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois, 62049
Work County: Montgomery
Agency Contact: 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.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk II to work at the Graham Correctional Center. This position is responsible for receiving new individuals in custody into the facility and participating in the preparation of writs, transfers, furlough reports and paperwork for discharges and paroles. In addition, this position interviews transferred individual in custody to obtain information for Master File and assists supervisor in the preparation of reports. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Essential Functions- Receives new individuals in custody into Graham Correctional Center.
- Participates in the preparation of writs, transfers, furlough reports and paperwork for discharges and paroles.
- Interviews transferred individuals in custody to obtain information for Master File.
- Assists supervisor in preparation of reports.
- 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 four (4) years of high school.
- Requires two (2) years clerical experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least three (3) years of clerical experience.
- Prefers intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, or similar software.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a complex filing system.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience assisting with reports.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience enforcing disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures for individuals in a custody setting.
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.
- Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
- 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.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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.