Clerk, Intake

MTC; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental & Rx

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

EAP

PTO & Holidays

Bereavement & Military Leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Henderson, Texas is seeking a full-time clerical specialist to support inmate intake processes under MTC and TDCJ directives. This role focuses on data entry, filing, mail handling, and routine office tasks in a correctional facility setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, including word processing or data entry. A valid driver’s license is required unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience (including word processing or data entry).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied clerical duties including data entry and filing.
• Make adjustments to ensure schedules and deadlines are met.
• Type correspondence, form letters, and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain department files and records; handle incoming/outgoing mail.
• Answer calls and visitors; route inquiries appropriately.
• Operate office equipment (copiers, scanners, phones, computers).
• Deliver messages and run errands as needed.
• Promote positive social skills and provide feedback on staff interactions.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; follow safety practices.

Skills

Data entry

Filing

Communication

Proofreading

Office equipment

Time management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Computers

Job description

Pay: $16 per hour

Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave, Military Leave and Civic Duty

Join a team dedicated to helping people improve their lives! Management & Training Corporation operates the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, where we provide a safe environment for our employees who dedicate themselves to making a difference in their communities!

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for clerical tasks, systems and procedures related to Inmate intake in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform varied clerical duties including performing data entry functions and filing.
2. Make adjustments necessary to ensure schedules and deadlines are met.
3. Perform duties including typing correspondence, form letters, accountability forms, status reports and other required forms in a timely manner.
4. Maintain files on department records, cards, forms, and correspondence sent, received and/or requiring further action.
5. Proofread records or forms; copy needed information from one record to another as required.
6. Received telephone calls and visitors, tactfully referring to the proper individual.
7. Operate office machines such as photocopiers and scanners, voice mail systems, and computers.
8. Deliver messages and run errands, receive department mail, and prepare outgoing mail.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. One-year related experience, including word processing or computer data entry experience required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to Inmate contact. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by TDCJ.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)