Administrative Assistant III - Count Room - Jester III Unit

Job Description - Administrative Assistant III – Count Room – Jester III Unit (035031) )

Job Summary

Performs complex administrative support work, providing administrative support including dissemination of information, maintaining filing systems, and preparing & editing reports and documents. Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgment.

• Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities, including unit absentee tracking procedures and inmate housing assignment.
• Coordinates with security staff to ensure accurate count process and housing assignments, resolving errors and maintaining count room board display.
• Compiles and enters data for accurate count room records and verification of unit strength and count.
• Responds to routine inquiries regarding count room rules and assists in developing policies.
• Organizes, assigns, and reviews work of others and assists in training and technical assistance.
• Performs other marginal duties as needed.

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED.
• One year full‑time, wage‑earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, or criminal justice experience.
• Corrective unit operations, computer operations, inmate classification experience preferred.
• Knowledge of office practices, unit count room procedures, agency policies, and regulations.
• Skills:
  
  clear communication, coordination with staff, application of rules, problem‑solving, computer use, accurate record keeping, planning and organizing work, and supervising tasks.

• Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift ≤15 lbs., perceive depth, operate vehicle and motor equipment.
• Work involves exposure to moving machines, radiant and electrical energy, close teamwork, solitary work, irregular hours, and travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment used: computer, calculator, copier, fax, telephone, dolly, 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. Applications and resumes will be considered in accordance with the posted job description.