Corrections Office Support Specialist

State of Missouri; Tipton (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

529 college savings program

Paid holidays

Annual leave (10 hrs/month)

Sick leave (10 hrs/month)

Uniforms provided

Training (pre-service & in-service)

Credit union access

Direct deposit of paycheck

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an entry‑level office assistant to perform clerical duties, support reception tasks, and manage filing. The role emphasizes accuracy and customer-facing information flow within a state agency.

The department highlights extensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and ongoing training. A stable public sector career path is offered with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Six or more months of office support experience.
• Strong typing and data-entry skills.
• Comfort with basic math for forms and records.

Responsibilities

• Types and edits material; reviews documents for accuracy.
• Composes routine correspondence and proofs letters.
• Maintains filing systems and records; manages supplies.
• Prepares procurement and payroll forms; coordinates travel.
• Processes mail; performs data entry and basic data reports.
• Leads and trains clerical staff; ensures accuracy.
• Follows supervision but works independently within guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Office support experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an entry‑level office assistant to perform clerical duties, support reception tasks, and manage filing. The role emphasizes accuracy and customer-facing information flow within a state agency.

The department highlights extensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and ongoing training. A stable public sector career path is offered with opportunities for advancement.