Administrative Specialist

Position: Administrative Specialist I
Agency Adult Correction

Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist I (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
08

About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences This position is located at Pamlico Correctional Institution , a medium custody correctional facility housing adult male offender. The employee assigned to this position is responsible for processing offender mail, electronic communications, photographs, and packages in compliance with NCDAC policy and institutional procedures to ensure the safety, security, and orderly operation of the facility. Primary duties include reviewing, inspecting, approving, and/or disapproving offender mail and photographs through the Text Behind electronic mail system, as well as monitoring offender electronic messages and photos through the GTL Command system.

Employee will ensure all correspondence complies with policy and does not contain contraband, unauthorized content, Security Risk Group (SRG) activity, threats, escape plans, criminal activity, or other materials that could compromise institutional security. This position is also responsible for inspecting and processing incoming offender packages received from US Mail and/or other delivery services to ensure compliance with approved vendor requirements and agency procedures.

The employee will identify unauthorized items, complete required documentation, and process contraband or policy violations in accordance with established procedures. Additional responsibilities include opening, inspecting, scanning, logging, and distributing offender mail and packages; maintaining accurate records; data entry in the computerized inmate banking system when applicable. Information obtained through mail and communication monitoring may assist with internal investigations, intelligence gathering, and the prevention of contraband introduction or other security threats.

The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to interpret and apply policy. The employee will regularly interact with offenders, staff, vendors, and offender family members and must be proficient in computer systems and automated office equipment. Work is performed in a correctional environment and may involve occasional high volumes of mail which require timely decision-making and strict adherence to policy and procedure.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Range: $39,244.00-$68,679.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Demonstrated experience handling confidential/ sensitive documents, tracking, maintaining, or organizing large amounts of data Documented knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

State Benefits Information The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Health Insurance options

Retirement PlansNC Flex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

To be considered for an Administrative Specialist I position, ALL applicants must :

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