Administrative Assistant II - Count Room - C. Moore Unit

Organization

CORR INSTITUTIONS DIV - SUPPORT OP/CLASS & RECORD

United States, Texas, Bonham

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Full-time

Performs routine 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 moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in performing data entry 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience preferred.
• Correctional unit operations experience preferred.
• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Inmate classification experience preferred.
• Knowledge:
  Office practices and procedures; unit count room procedures; agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely; coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public; interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; problem‑solving techniques; use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment; prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports; plan work to meet established guidelines; plan, organize, and assign the work of others.

• Physical abilities: walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above 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.
• Work conditions: working inside, around machines with moving parts, radiant and electrical energy, closely with others, alone, protracted or irregular hours, traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment used: computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

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.