TDCJ - Administrative Assistant IV - Intake Interv

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV for Intake Interview duties. The role involves working on a unit with routine contact with incarcerated individuals, performing highly complex support tasks, disseminating information, and handling daily paperwork and record keeping.

A high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of full-time wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support or technical program support experience considered toward college credit year-for-year.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive incarcerated individuals from county at the unit and conduct intake procedures.
• Interview and gather information including family history, work ethics, nativity, marital status, and military history for each individual.
• Maintain filing and daily paperwork records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Highlight that intake requires attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Duties

• Job Duties:This position works on a unit with routine contact with incarcerated individuals. Day-to-day functions include highly complex support work. Disseminating information; begins with receiving the individuals from the county as they arrive at the unit, interviewing and gathering family history, work ethics, nativity, marital status, if any military on every incarcerated individual received in the agency daily. Maintain filing and record keeping of daily paperwork. You'd be a GOOD fit if:You have high school diploma or GED. You have two years full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support or criminal justice and any additional qualifying experience can count toward college credit on a year for year basis.You have a general knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e., Excel, Word and Outlook).You are detail oriented and have strong work ethics.You'd be a GREAT fit if:You have intake, classification or criminal Justice experience. More than this, typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs are of high importance.

Additional Information

Administrative Assistant IV - Intake Interviewer Additional Information:Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits Yes Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous

Requirements

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

Military Preference

Important Note to the Candidate:Military PreferenceTo 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/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

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

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.