TDCJ - Administrative Assistant II - Count room

Job Description

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

For the most accurate and uptodate information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

Job Duties:

Assigns inmate housing, reviews housing and job assignments to determine compliance, prepares count, assists in resolving errors or issues, data entry, verification of information, assist in training others, assists with UCC.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have a high school diploma, pay close attention to detail, and stay organized while managing multiple tasks. Your comfort working with numbers, enjoyment of a fastpaced environment, and ability to work well with others all support success in this position.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have previous count room experience, flexible availability, and strong problemsolving skills. These qualities help ensure accuracy, reliability, and smooth operations in a fastpaced environment.

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

Administrative Assistant II

Additional Information:

Travel

None Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips

Work Site Visits

No

Study Material

No

PreService Training Academy Required

No

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position

Hazardous Duty

Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment 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:

Nikicha Jones Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager OR Human Resources

9364376491 9364373150

nikicha.charles@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

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


Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide .

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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.

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