Office Assistant 1 (PCN 20-5721)
About The Position
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is hiring an Office Assistant 1 at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Mackenzie Point, Alaska. The position works under the supervision of the Mailroom Staff Sergeant and handles mail services for a facility housing up to 1,500 inmates and employing more than 350 staff. Mail must be processed in accordance with State of Alaska Department of Corrections policy and procedure. The role involves sorting, x-raying, inspecting, scanning, and delivering mail; processing outgoing mail and postage; and maintaining records of mail, postage, and inmate account charges. The work takes place in an office with other staff and may involve working around inmates. Goose Creek Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility. The department’s mission is to promote public safety through secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that supports successful community reentry. Flexible 4/10 schedules may be available based on facility needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or acceptance in full standing by an accredited college, including concurrent or dual enrollment; or a Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys skill level 3 or higher in Graphic Literacy, Applied Math, and Workplace Documents.
- Some positions in this class require a valid driver's license and that the employee be at least 18 years old on or before the first day of employment.
- Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, computer skills, interpersonal skills, and effective oral and written communication.
- The position requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and a security clearance from the Department of Public Safety.
- The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check and be fingerprinted.
- Applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Sort, x-ray, inspect, scan, and deliver mail for inmates and staff according to Department of Corrections policy and procedure.
- Receive outgoing mail from staff and inmates, determine a cost-effective shipping option, and affix appropriate postage.
- Maintain logs for incoming and outgoing mail and the postage meter.
- Enter inmate postage charges into inmate accounts.
- Log and track the postage meter balance.
- Contact the Administrative Officer in a timely manner to request additional postage funds.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules, including 4/10 schedules based on facility needs.
- Free on-site gym with locker rooms and showers for employee use.
- Low-cost lunches available seven days a week.
- Convenient parking in a well-lit and maintained lot with winter plug-ins.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
