Secretary, Deputy Warden

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Position Summary Reports to the designated supervisor. Responsible for performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties which require extreme discretion in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clerical or related experience including word processing and computer data entry required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in business administration, secretarial science or associated field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties, including dictation and transcription of correspondence, reports and other documents.
Receive telephone calls and visitors; tactfully refer them to proper individual if designated supervisor is not available.
Maintain calendar of events, schedules, appointments and take minutes of meetings.
Coordinate meeting arrangements such as time, place, attendees and matter to be discussed.
Maintain correspondence control log and coordination of special reports.
Maintain central library of required documents, handbooks, directives, facility operating procedures, etc.; ensure distribution to designated staff.
Participate in the development of new and revised facility operating procedures in compliance with corporate procedures. Maintain and update master facility operating procedures.
Make recommendation for purchase of equipment and supplies.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.