About the role
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Administrative Associate II (S)Position Number
60068093Grade
NC02About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, NC (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.Reporting to the Administrative Officer III, this position has the responsibility of processing, reviewing and distributing all outgoing and incoming mail, packages, legal mail, certified mail, and courier mail at the facility.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Maintaining security of the facility by searching and reviewing all incoming mail and when applicable, all outgoing mail for unauthorized items, contraband, and correspondence deemed a threat to the safe, secure, and orderly function of the institution.
• Sorting and distributing large quantities of inter-office staff correspondence and mail. Processing indigent offender mail and dispositioning unauthorized property.
• Handling all mail and parcels, while following Prisons’ policies and operating procedures.
• Performing at a high degree of confidentiality, honesty, and trustworthiness at all times.
• Utilizing electronic postage scales for weighing packages and other parcels, operating a fax/copy machine daily, operating a personal computer, and utilizing OPUS and Microsoft Outlook.
• Utilizing Text Behind software to screen incoming offender mail and print for dissemination.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5pm
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range-$31200-$51249 Salary Grade: NC02
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Knowledge of clerical/secretarial skills.
- Experience using office machines.
- Knowledge/experience in computer skills using Microsoft Outlook and Word.
This is a full-time position 40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC02. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Kathy Williams FoxEmail:
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