Office Assistant 1 (PCN 20-5721)

State of Alaska • Mackenzie Point, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Office Assistant 1 position at the Goose Creek Correctional Center (GCCC) in Mackenzie Point, Alaska. This position reports to the Mailroom Staff Sergeant and is responsible for sorting, x-raying, inspecting, scanning, and delivering mail for inmates and staff in accordance with Department of Corrections policy and procedure. The role also involves receiving outgoing mail, determining cost-effective shipping methods, affixing postage, maintaining logs for mail and postage meters, and managing inmate postage charges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; OR Acceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program); OR A Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys® scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), Applied Math, and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).
• Possess attention to detail.
• Proficient in computer skills, including software applications, databases, and automated systems.
• Possess interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Possess oral and written communication skills to express information effectively and make clear presentations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment if operating a State vehicle.
• Must have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must be fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

• Some or all of the following position specific competencies: Attention to Detail, Computer Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Oral and Written Communication.

Responsibilities

• Sort, x-ray, inspect, scan, and deliver mail for up to 1,500 inmates and 350 staff in accordance with State of Alaska Department of Corrections policy and procedure.
• Receive outgoing mail from staff and inmates.
• Determine the most cost-effective method for shipping options.
• Affix appropriate postage.
• Maintain a log for all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain a log for the postage meter.
• Input inmate postage charges to the inmate accounts.
• Log and track postage meter balance.
• Contact Administrative Officer in a timely manner to have funds added to the postage meter.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules – 4/10 schedules available based on facility needs.
• On-site amenities including a free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use only.
• Low-cost lunches available 7 days a week.
• Convenient parking in a well-lit & maintained lot with winter plug-ins.

What This Job Offers

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