Clerical Assistant

Clerical Assistant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Pendleton Correctional Facility:
Pendleton Correctional Facility is a maximum-security facility located in Pendleton, Indiana, housing incarcerated adult males. The facility also operates an adjacent minimum-security dormitory. While the campus has historic origins, it includes updated housing units and medical areas that support modern correctional operations. Incarcerated individuals can participate in educational programs, GED preparation, and literacy courses. Additional opportunities include substance abuse treatment, parenting courses, and vocational training in auto body repair and printing.

Staff emphasize safety, accountability, and skill development.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $29,588.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supports the daily operations of an organization by performing general office tasks.
• Communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate, or explain information.
• Reviews files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
• Types forms, correspondence, memos, and other materials.
• Maintains filing systems for efficient recordkeeping and easy retrieval.
• Checks emails, send faxes, make copies, and updates computer databases.
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers, take messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Trains other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.
• Completes tasks or projects assigned by supervisor in a timely manner.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of general office functions and clerical procedures.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Proficient computer skills required, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, case management and data base tools.
• Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
  Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free Linked In Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and…