TDCJ - Administrative Assistant II - Count Room

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Bartlett (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice in Texas is seeking a Count Room Specialist who organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities, tracks housing and custody requirements, and ensures accurate documentation of adjustments.

The role involves coordinating with security staff, maintaining count room boards, and performing data entry to verify unit strength, absences, and job assignments. Pre-employment drug testing and equal opportunity statement etc.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organization are essential.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities, tracks absences, and housing assignments.
• Performs data entry and maintains count room records for unit strength, housing, custody, and medical status.
• Responds to inquiries about count room rules and assists in policy development and improvements.
• Trains and provides technical assistance to others.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical aptitude

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Duties

Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities to include unit absentee tracking procedures; assigns inmate housing in compliance with legal, medical, and custody requirements; reviews housing and job assignment records to determine compliance with Lamar and Health Summary for Classification (HSM-18) restrictions; makes approved adjustments to comply with mandates; and maintains classification committee records.

Coordinates with security staff to ensure accuracy of the count process and appropriate inmate housing assignments; assists in resolving errors or conflicts; and ensures accurate maintenance of the count room board display.

Assists in performing data entry for the preparation and maintenance of accurate count room records and the verification of information related to the unit strength and count to include additions, deletions, housing assignments, custody status, job assignments, medical status, absences, and lay-ins.

Responds to routine inquiries regarding count room rules, regulations, policies, procedures, records, and reports; assists in the development of unit count room policies and procedures; and makes recommendations for improvements.

Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and assists in training and providing technical assistance to others.

You'd be a GOOD fit if

You have a high school diploma, pay close attention to detail, and stay organized while managing multiple tasks. Your comfort working with numbers, enjoyment of a fast-paced environment, and ability to work well with others all support success in this position.

You'd be a GREAT fit if

You have previous count room experience, flexible availability, and strong problem-solving skills. These qualities help ensure accuracy, reliability, and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Travel: None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips.
• Work Site Visits: No.
• Study Material: No.
• Pre-Service Training Academy Required: No.
• Hazardous Duty: No.

Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Important Note to the Candidate: Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

Resources for Veterans

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Websites:

• http://www.texasskillstowork.com
• http://www.onetonline.org
• https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSy tem/JobDescriptions/
• http://www.careeronestop.org

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.