Administrative Support Clerk - District 15
About the role
The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks individuals who are passionate about transforming lives and contributing to the rehabilitation and reintegration of those in the criminal justice system. This role involves a variety of tasks including composing correspondence, maintaining office systems, and serving as a lead worker.
Responsibilities
- Types and edits a variety of material, which may contain technical or specialized terminology
- Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness
- Serves as receptionist or information clerk
- Determines purpose of contact and provides general information
- Aids in preparation of forms and assists in directing individuals to proper destinations
- Directs individuals to proper destinations
- Receives and distributes messages
- Schedules and/or arranges appointments
- Composes routine correspondence
- Proofreads and/or finalizes letters, memorandums, reports or other documents for approval and signature
- Establishes and maintains filing systems
- Prepares records for storage and/or archiving
- Maintains office equipment and supply inventory
- Maintains records relating to receipt and issuance of materials or equipment
- Prepares agency documents such as purchase and supply requisitions, personnel and/or payroll forms, time and leave records and expense accounts
- Performs math calculations in the completion of forms and records
- Affords assistance with the arrangement of travel and accommodations, and in the coordination of meeting logistics
- Processes and distributes mail according to established procedures
- Prepares material for mailing, utilizing automated equipment when applicable
- Performs data entry and develops routine spreadsheets and databases
- Compiles and prepares data or reports from a variety of sources in accordance with specific instructions or procedures
- Operates and maintains standard office equipment
- Serves as a lead worker, providing guidance, direction, and training to other clerical employees
- Reviews work for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with instructions and procedures
Requirements
- Six or more months of experience in office support work
- Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency (15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience)
Qualifications
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Skills
Technical or specialized terminology, document review, communication, organization, data entry, and office equipment operation.
Benefits
- Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan
- Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
- Paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Cafeteria plan
- Paid holidays
- 10 hours annual leave per month
- 10 hours sick leave per month
- Uniforms provided when required
- Pre-service and in-service training
- Access to credit union
- Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
- Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
- MOST 529 College Savings Program
Pay
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
- A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
- A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.
Schedule
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
Employer Information
The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.