Office Assistant - Walla Walla

Office Assistant 3 (OA3) – Community Corrections Division

Location:

Walla Walla, WA (401 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362)

Salary Range: $3,849.00 to $5,124.00 per month.

Work Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Provide office assistant services to the Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS) and Community Corrections Officers (CCOs).
• Assist staff with paperwork, reports, schedules and other day‑to‑day clerical work.
• Greet and assist public, visitors and clients, and refer to appropriate staff.
• Manage a multi‑line phone system.
• Enter and retrieve data from databases such as OMNI and OnBase.
• Maintain electronic and physical files.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prepare meeting agendas, schedule appointments, purchase supplies, and manage building issues.
• Perform other miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of clerical experience, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Unrestricted driver’s license valid in Washington State.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to assist individuals with varying criminal backgrounds.
• Provision to navigate internal databases and a variety of computer platforms/applications.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication with staff, supervisors, stakeholders, and the public.

• Clear, concise and factual writing.
• Problem‑solving ability under stressful or adverse situations.
• Professional interaction with the public, clients, coworkers, and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication in routine and emergency situations.

Washington State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, health, dental, vision, and paid leave. Details can be found on the agency benefits page.

The Washington State Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. The agency also provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.