Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate

Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title:
Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
Job Class:
Central Services Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job : 95442
• Location
  :
  Rush City
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/11/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Corrections Dept / Corrections‑Rush City‑AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Minn Corr Facl
  - Rush City / RC Support Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $21.12 - $28.01 / hourly; $44,098 - $58,484 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified

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 provides clerical assistance in the operation of the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Rush City mailroom, sorting and distributing all incoming and outgoing mail to staff and offenders. This position also assists in the offender canteen, property, and assists as the receiving clerk for Support Services Operations. To provide for a controlled setting which ensures a safe and secure environment for people who either work, visit, or reside within the correctional facility, with a major emphasis on security to prevent contraband and unallowable items from entering or leaving this facility through the mailroom, property or loading dock.

• Math skills sufficient to perform basic math calculations such as correctly processing orders and United Parcel Service (UPS) shipments, determining proper mail postage, reconciling order statements, and preparing purchase requests.
• English language skills (written, oral, and ability to read) sufficient to communicate clearly and accurately while speaking or writing and sufficient to understand the variety of documents that are necessary to read.
• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to perform skilled typing tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Word processing skills (preferably Microsoft Word) sufficient to prepare documents and reports that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
• Spreadsheet software skills (preferably Microsoft Excel) sufficient to enter data in, develop, and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Data entry skills sufficient to access and update DOC-specific databases and other computer systems to gather and report data. Systems include the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT)-Fixed Assets, iTag, JPay, Boxi reports, Electronic Inter‑office Requisition (EIORs), Outlook, and iShare, Fed Ex, Speedy and mailroom programs.
• Database management skills sufficient to query information from computer logs and systems such as the Correctional Operations Management System (COMS).
• Customer service skills sufficient to deal diplomatically with staff, offenders, other agencies, and the public via the phone and in‑person.

• Experience working in a mailroom in a large organization.
• Experience working in a secured or correctional setting.
• Experience working with fixed assets in a large organization.
• Knowledge of iTag, COMS and/or JPay.

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen.us

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