Office Assistant

Geary County; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Geary County Detention Center is seeking an Office Assistant on a part-time basis (about 20 hours/week) under the Major of Corrections. This non-exempt role handles clerical duties, data entry, and reception, delivering courteous service to residents and the public.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of clerical experience, and NCIC certification within one month of hire. Reside within 30 miles of the worksite within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year clerical/secretarial/administrative experience preferred.
• NCIC certification within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone, take messages, and transfer calls.
• Greet visitors and refer them to staff.
• Answer questions and direct visitors for inmates; mainly lawyers and family members.
• Control visitor and delivery access to the building.
• Monitor security cameras.
• Regular and dependable attendance essential.
• Assemble book-in data and arrest files.
• Log inmate visitation with attorneys and the public.
• Organize visits with corrections staff for inmates.
• Check for DNA on incoming inmates by logging into KCJIS-KBI.
• Use corrections software such as Openfox, NCIC, KSJIS.
• Ensures positive public relations with citizens and co-workers.

Skills

Clerical work

Data entry

Reception duties

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCIC certification within 1 month

Tools

KCJIS-KBI

OpenFox

NCIC

KSJIS

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Part-time position - average approximately 20 hours/week. Minimum starting salary: $15.20/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the primary supervision of the Major of Corrections, the Office Assistant is a non-exempt position under FLSA. Among other duties this position performs a variety of clerical duties including clerical and data entry, legal hearings, and reception duties for the Geary County Detention Center; and provides responsive, courteous and efficient service to co-workers, County residents, and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required):

• Answer the telephone, take messages, and transfer calls to the appropriate personnel.


• Greet visitors and refer them to the appropriate staff.


• Answer questions and direct incoming and outgoing visitors for inmates; mainly lawyers and family members.


• Control visitor and delivery access to the building.


• Monitor security cameras.


• Regular and dependable attendance essential.


• Assemble book-in data and arrest files.


• Log inmate visitation with attorneys and the public.


• Organize visits with corrections staff for inmates.


• Check for DNA on incoming inmates by logging into KCJIS-KBI.


• Use of Openfox, NCIC, KSJIS and other corrections related software.


• Ensures positive public relations with citizens and co-workers.


• Regular and dependable attendance required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Minimum of one years’ experience in a clerical, secretarial or administrative assistant position preferred. NCIC certification required within one month of hire.

Must reside within a 30-mile radius of worksite within 90 days of employment.