TDCJ - Administrative Assistant III - Count Room

About the role

The Administrative Assistant III – Count Room position involves assigning inmate housing, reviewing housing and job assignments for compliance, preparing counts, assisting in resolving errors or issues, performing data entry and verification, assisting with training others, and supporting UCC operations. Travel is limited to day trips with no overnight stays; there are no regular work‑site visits, study materials, or pre‑service training academy requirements. The role is designated as a hazardous duty/longevity position.

Responsibilities

• Assign inmate housing
• Review housing and job assignments to determine compliance
• Prepare count
• Assist in resolving errors or issues
• Perform data entry
• Verify information
• Assist in training others
• Assist with UCC operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing (for outside applicants)

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfort working with numbers
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Previous count room experience (preferred)
• Flexible availability (preferred)
• Strong problem‑solving skills (preferred)