TDCJ - Administrative Assistant III - Intake and Photo ID

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:

This position works on a unit with routine contact with incarcerated individuals. Day-to-day functions include disseminating information: documenting scars, marks, tattoos and emergency contact.  Includes photographing, fingerprinting and scans of the irises, administer and scoring group testing; conduct fact finding interviews of each incarcerated individual received in the agency daily.  Maintains filing and record keeping of daily paperwork. 

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of full¿time experience in customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice¿with additional qualifying experience counting toward college credit on a year¿for¿year basis. You have general knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, and you are detail¿oriented with a strong work ethic, making you well¿prepared to succeed in this position.

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.

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

Administrative Assistant III

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

*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:                           

Darla Richards                                                            Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR       Human Resources

936-437-6261                                                               936-437-3150

[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.