TDCJ - Administrative Assistant II - Parole Division

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Job Duties:

Responsible for providing front-line office support, including answering and directing phone calls, greeting and signing in clients, and assisting both clients and the public with inquiries. Duties include creating and maintaining client files, utilizing Microsoft Office programs, scanning and handling confidential documents, processing payments, filing, and managing incoming and outgoing mail. Ensure compliance with office policies for records retention. This position requires strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to shift seamlessly between priorities, as well as openness to movement between various tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support smooth daily operations. Variety of marginal duties are to be determined and assigned as needed.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• You graduated from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
   
• You have six months¿ full-time wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or technical program support experience.
   
• Adapts easily to change.
   
• You are a team player.
   
• You have strong time management skills.
   
• You are punctual.
   
• You have strong attention to detail.
   
• You have strong multi-tasking skills.
   
• You are detailed oriented.
   
• You have strong work ethic.
   

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• You have criminal justice experience.
   
• Knowledgeable of computer programs to perform everyday tasks.
   
• Strong data entry skills.
   
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, parole practices and policies.
   

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Administrative Assistant II

Additional Information:

Travel 

25% - Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

Yes

Study Material  

Yes 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous Duty

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

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                            Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                           process can be directed to:                           

Aurelia Hernandez                                                             Amy Bullard

Hiring Manager                                               OR              Human Resources

210-564-3700                                                                      936-437-3060

[email protected]                                      [email protected]

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
Click 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 Texas

Work 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.

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.