Administrative Assistant III - Count Room - Hughes Unit (035160)

Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

Gatesville, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Criminal Justice, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Depth Perception, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Local Area Network (LAN), Machine Tool, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support
LOCATION
Gatesville, TX
POSTED
9 days ago

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support

including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and

editing reports and documents. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use

of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Compiles and enters data 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.

D. 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.

E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and assists in training and providing

technical assistance to others.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

  1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

  2. One year full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative

support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience. Fifteen semester hours

from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for

Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education

(USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.

  1. Correctional unit operations experience preferred.

  2. Computer operations experience preferred.

  3. Inmate classification experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

  1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

  2. Knowledge of unit count room procedures preferred.

  3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

  1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

  2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

  1. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

  2. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

  3. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

  1. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

  2. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

  3. Skill to plan, organize, and assign the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend

repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,

alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate

motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving

objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working

protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and

automobile.

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Zilleah Ross

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3150

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

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Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Zilleah Ross

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-3150

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor''s Office

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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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.

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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.

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Texas Dept of Criminal Justice