TDCJ - Administrative Assistant IV - Intake Interv

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Jacksboro (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice in Texas is seeking a detail-focused administrative support specialist to work on a unit with incarcerated individuals. You will receive those at the unit, interview, gather family history, assess work ethics, nativity, marital status, and military service, and begin documenting in daily paperwork.

Responsibilities include maintaining filing and daily records, providing accurate information, and ensuring compliance with agency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of full-time wage-earning experience in customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support or criminal justice.
• General knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail oriented with strong work ethics.
• Intake, classification or criminal justice experience is a plus; typing skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs are highly important.

Responsibilities

• Interview and gather family history, work ethics, nativity, marital status, and military service for individuals received at the unit.
• Disseminate information and begin with receiving individuals from the county; handle day-to-day routine support work.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping of daily paperwork.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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

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 Duty.

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.

Drug Testing

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

Contact & Military Preference

Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Darla Richards Zilleah RossHiring Manager OR Human Resources936-437-6261 [e-mail] [e-mail]

Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://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.Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equa

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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.