Administrative Assistant II - Count Room - Stiles Unit (008697)

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Beaumont, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves performing routine administrative support, including maintaining filing systems, preparing reports, and managing inmate housing and count room records. The assistant coordinates with security staff to ensure accurate count processes and provides technical assistance to other personnel.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess knowledge of office practices and procedures. Experience in clerical, administrative support, criminal justice, or correctional unit operations is preferred, along with proficiency in computer operations and record-keeping.

Must Have Skills for ATS

computer operations

record-keeping

data entry

office practices

secretarial support

administrative support

criminal justice

clerical

Job 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

For more than 36,000 dedicated public servants, our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society and assist victims of crime. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the Lone Star State’s largest state agency and manages more than 146,000 offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with the TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision.
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