Administrative Support Clerk - District 22

About the role

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

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; provides general information and assists in preparation of forms; directs individuals to proper destination; 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.
• Assists 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.
• Receives general supervision from a designated administrative supervisor; carries out assigned responsibilities independently within established guidelines; performs other related work as assigned.

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).

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

• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.
• $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (e.g., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full-time at a qualifying facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.