TDCJ - Administrative Assistant III - Intake and P

About the role

This position works on a unit with routine contact with incarcerated individuals. Day-to-day functions include disseminating information, documenting scars, marks, tattoos and emergency contact, photographing, fingerprinting and scans of the irises, administering and scoring group testing, and conducting fact-finding interviews of each incarcerated individual received in the agency daily. The role also involves maintaining filing and record keeping of daily paperwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of full-time experience in customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice; additional qualifying experience may count toward college credit on a year-for-year basis.
• General knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Intake, classification, or criminal justice experience.
• Typing skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft programs are highly valued.

Additional Information

• Travel: None; position may make day trips, but no overnight trips.
• Work Site Visits: Yes.
• Study Material: No.
• Pre-Service Training Academy: Required.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Hazardous Duty.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Military Preference

To receive military preference, attach the necessary documentation to the job application. Additional MOS codes can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides resources to translate military experience and training into civilian job terms.