Office Technician Typing at Centinela State Prison Imperial County, CA

Centinela State Prison; Workman (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Itlearn360 is seeking an Office Technician responsible for providing clerical support to school administrative staff. This role requires supervising a minimum of 2 incarcerated workers for a total of at least 120 hours per month and processing information using various computer applications.

Eligible candidates must hold a valid typing certificate and show proficiency at a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute. Additional responsibilities include maintaining detailed records, following office procedures, and ensuring a positive workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform clerical work and communicate effectively.
• Valid typing certificate confirming minimum speed required for hire.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and business English.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to education staff.
• Supervise a minimum of 2 incarcerated workers.
• Process and manage information using computer applications.

Skills

Typing Speed (minimum 40 wpm)

Clerical Work

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Office Methods

Education

Typing Certificate

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal or his/her designee, the Office Technician (OT) provides clerical support to the Principal, Vice Principal and other education staff. The OT processes, stores, and retrieves information utilizing word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer applications.

To meet the criteria for monthly Incarcerated person, Pay, you must supervise a minimum of 2 incarcerated workers, who substantially replace civil service employees for a combined total of at least 120 hours per month. In addition, you must attach a letter to your monthly CDCR 998-A, Employee Attendance Record certified by your supervisor that the criteria to receive Incarcerated person Pay was met allowing the Personnel Office to proceed with monthly Incarcerated person Pay. CDCR 998-A’s submitted without the required certification will be sufficient cause to discontinue the monthly Incarcerated person Pay incentive. Employees receiving Incarcerated person Pay are responsible for retention of incarcerated worker timesheets at each worksite. When incarcerated people are unassigned, it is your responsibility to contact the Incarcerated person Assignments Office to have incarcerated workers assigned to meet the above criteria. If the criteria is not met, you are not entitled to receive Incarcerated person Pay and you must notify the Personnel Office immediately. In order to reinstate the Incarcerated person, Pay, you must notify the Personnel Office as soon as the criteria is met.

This is a 12 month Limited Term position that may be extended to 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Working Conditions

Centinela State Prison is located in Imperial, CA.

Centinela State Prison, 2302 Brown Road, Imperial, CA 92251

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications. You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Desirable Qualifications

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, supplies and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training.
• Ability to perform difficult clerical work, including spelling correctly, use good English, make arithmetical computations, operate various office machines, follow oral and written directions, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance, make clear and comprehensive reports and keep records, meet and deal tactfully with the public, apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures, prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling, communicate effectively, provide functional guidance.
• Ability to type at a speed of not less than 40 words per minute from ordinary manuscript or printed or typewritten material.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Additional Information

• Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment/Departmental Restriction of Appointment/State Restriction of Appointment/Surplus candidates.
• This advertisement may be used to fill this and other vacancies that occur during the validity of this recruitment.
• Various methods of appointments may be considered, unless specified in this advertisement.
• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; therefore, candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Typing Certificate is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.