DOC Menard CC Corrections Clerk II - Placement

Position Title: Corrections Clerk II - Placement

Job Requisition ID: 59634 Opening Date: 10/21/2026Closing Date: 11/04/2026, 11:59 pmAgency: Department of CorrectionsClass Title: CORRECTIONS CLERK II - 09772 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,607/month; Full Range: $5,607-$7,953/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC006 Corrections Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: See Below:

7:30 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Fri w/Sat & Sun off
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in officeHeadquarter Location: Menard CC - 711 E Kaskaskia St, Menard, Illinois, 62259Work County: Randolph

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 Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Clerk II assigned to the Menard Correctional Center Placement Office. This position is responsible for maintaining Placement Office assignment records and housing unit cell maps, as well as processing all job change recommendations. Menard Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in the role. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Maintains Placement Office assignment records, including the recording of all cell changes, cell assignments, and work/program assignments.
• Maintains housing unit cell maps.
• Identify all job change recommendations by the Institutional Adjustment Committee, Administrative staff's recommendation for removal, or individuals in custody requests for removal.
• Uses microcomputer and the programs contained therein to gather data for the purpose of formulating reports, responding to internal and external queries, and to effectively communicate policy and procedural practice and changes to affected staff.
• 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 of 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 or similar setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a customer service setting with telephone experience.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining a complex filing system.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining inventory.

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 INSTRUCTIONS

Use 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

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 year to year)
• 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 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: Benefits Information