Corrections Front Desk Clerk – Meaningful Community Impact

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, prescription benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic/military leave

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring for a clerical position at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS. The role reports to the administrative assistant and supports central communications, ensuring compliance with ACA standards and MDOC directives.

Responsibilities include answering calls, maintaining directories, typing, filing, mail handling, and supervising inmate/property accountability while upholding safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and computer proficiency required.
• Six (6) months clerical experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Route incoming and inter-office calls and connections with outside lines for outgoing calls.
• Place long-distance calls and keep records of all long-distance calls.
• Maintain directory of telephone extensions for assigned personnel.
• Type correspondence, reports and letters; proofread material for accuracy.
• Maintain records, files and office supplies.
• Operate office equipment such as copying and calculating machines.
• Coordinate communication services under direction.
• Update and maintain facility directory.
• Greet and direct visitors to the proper office.
• Log and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail.
• Promote positive social skills and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring for a clerical position at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS. The role reports to the administrative assistant and supports central communications, ensuring compliance with ACA standards and MDOC directives.

Responsibilities include answering calls, maintaining directories, typing, filing, mail handling, and supervising inmate/property accountability while upholding safety practices.