Clerical Assistant 2 (Admin) - SCI Dallas

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Luzerne County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas is hiring a Clerical Assistant 2 to support staff and daily office operations. The role focuses on managing communications, preparing documents, maintaining records, and helping workflows run smoothly in a team-oriented environment that values accuracy and strong communication.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at an annual salary of $36,831 before taxes. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Applicants must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum experience and training requirements: six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); high school graduation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess keyboarding skills that meet standards for speed and accuracy.
• Understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
• Have two or more years of experience with Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other software packages used to create and maintain spreadsheets, calendars, documents, and rosters.
• Be able to use office equipment such as a scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, and personal communication devices.
• Have previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and/or personal assistant.
• Have electronic communication tools and skills, such as videoconferencing and creating meetings in Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
• Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Answer, make, and direct telephone calls; record and distribute messages.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing packages.
• Type, review, correct, and distribute documents and correspondence.
• Organize appointments, meetings, and videoconferences and prepare meeting minutes.
• Update filing systems, databases, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Compile office activity records, check data, track supplies, and maintain an orderly workspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED