Administrative Assistant II - Count Room - Vance Unit (008233)
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Richmond, TX 77406
$3,100.05 a month
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine administrative support work. Work involves providing administrative support
including disseminating information; assisting with maintaining filing systems; and preparing and
editing reports and documents. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use
of initiative and independent judgment.
A. Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities to include unit absentee tracking
procedures; assigns inmate housing in compliance with legal, medical, and custody
requirements; reviews housing and job assignment records to determine compliance with Lamar
and Health Summary for Classification (HSM-18) restrictions; makes approved adjustments to
comply with mandates; and maintains classification committee records.
B. Coordinates with security staff to ensure accuracy of the count process and appropriate inmate
housing assignments; assists in resolving errors or conflicts; and ensures accurate maintenance
of the count room board display.
C. Assists in performing data entry for the preparation and maintenance of accurate count room
records and the verification of information related to the unit strength and count to include
additions, deletions, housing assignments, custody status, job assignments, medical status,
absences, and lay-ins.
D. Responds to routine inquiries regarding count room rules, regulations, policies, procedures,
records, and reports; assists in the development of unit count room policies and procedures;
and makes recommendations for improvements.
E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and assists in training and providing
technical assistance to others.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support,
or criminal justice experience preferred.
3. Correctional unit operations experience preferred.
4. Computer operations experience preferred.
5. Inmate classification experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of unit count room procedures preferred.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.
6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
11. Skill to plan, organize, and assign the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77320
PH: (936) 437-4106
Email: hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.