Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Working Title:
Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Job Class:
Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/24/2026
• Closing Date: 07/30/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Faribault
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift/7:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Mailroom
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to provide the administrative and clerical services necessary to process the incoming and outgoing institution mail, facility services, resident correspondence and packages, and to document a wide variety of legal and financial transactions for residents and institution staff. All responsibilities must be performed with an emphasis on security to ensure that no contraband, unauthorized mail, or items enter the institution through the mailroom.

• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to perform skilled typing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Math skills sufficient to perform basic math calculations to process and review orders.
• Data entry skills sufficient to enter and update data into computer applications and DOC-specific systems such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other mailroom applications and Correctional Operations Management System (COMS).
• Word processing skills (preferably Microsoft Word) sufficient to prepare documents that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
• Skills in using spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Excel) sufficient to enter and update spreadsheets.
• English language skills sufficient to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, and sufficient to read and understand a variety of documents.
• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to other staff, offenders, and members of the public over the phone and in-person.

• Experience working in a mailroom environment.
• Experience working in a correctional environment.
• Experience maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of DOC policies related to offender property, canteen, and mailroom.

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