Office Assistant 2 (PCN 20-6690)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Office Assistant 2 for the Anchorage Correctional Complex (ACC), located in Anchorage, Alaska. This position in the Property Section at the Anchorage Correctional Complex involves independently managing inmate property and financial accounts for a population of 800–1,000 inmates. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, handling large sums of cash, maintaining accountability through ACOMS, and ensuring inmates receive their belongings and funds upon release.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
One year of experience that includes clerical tasks such as greeting clients, answering phones, typing, filing, sorting mail, entering data, receiving payments, making change, or maintaining logs.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with uncertainty.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Must pass a criminal history check.
Must be fingerprinted.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Nice To Haves

Skill in typing.

Responsibilities

Independently managing inmate property and financial accounts for a population of 800–1,000 inmates.
Accurate data entry.
Handling large sums of cash.
Maintaining accountability through ACOMS.
Ensuring inmates receive their belongings and funds upon release.
Assisting and promoting personal growth of subordinates through training, coaching, and mentoring.