Administrative Support Clerk, ERDCC

About the Role

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

Key Responsibilities

• Types and edits a variety of material, which may contain technical or specialized terminology.
• Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Serves as receptionist or information clerk; determines purpose of contact.
• Provides general information and assists in preparation of forms.
• Directs individuals to proper destination.
• Receives and distributes messages.
• Schedules and/or arranges appointments.
• Composes routine correspondence.
• Proofreads and/or finalizes letters, memorandums, reports or other documents for approval and signature.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Prepares records for storage and/or archiving.
• Maintains office equipment and supply inventory.
• Maintains records relating to receipt and issuance of materials or equipment.
• Prepares agency documents such as purchase and supply requisitions, personnel and/or payroll forms, time and leave records and expense accounts.
• Performs math calculations in the completion of forms and records.
• Assists with the arrangement of travel and accommodations.
• Assists in the coordination of meeting logistics.
• Processes and distributes mail according to established procedures.
• Prepares material for mailing, utilizing automated equipment when applicable.
• Performs data entry and develops routine spreadsheets and databases.
• Compiles and prepares data or reports from a variety of sources in accordance with specific instructions or procedures.
• Operates and maintains standard office equipment.
• Serves as a lead worker, providing guidance, direction, and training to other clerical employees.
• Reviews work for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with instructions and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Office support work
• High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• 15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
• Ability to perform math calculations.
• Experience with data entry.
• Experience developing routine spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience operating and maintaining standard office equipment.
• Experience with automated mailing equipment (when applicable).

Additional Information

• Annual salary includes an additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.
• Potential eligibility for:
• A $2.00 per hour shift differential.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential.
• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.
• Tradition of promotion from within.