Administrative Assistant
State of Vermont
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: St Albans • Vermont • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $35 per hour
About the role
- Provides crucial administrative, clerical, and operational support for jail/prison management
- Handles inmate records, mail processing, communication with the public and security staff
- Ensures compliance with procedures, all while maintaining confidentiality
- Supports daily facility functions like inmate visitation and security protocols
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and one (1) year providing administrative-level duties for a project, program, or operation OR High school graduation or equivalent and two (2) years performing administrative-level duties for a project, program, or operation.
- Administrative duties are those beyond general clerical or secretarial, such as interpretation of laws, rules and regulations; data collection and analysis; managing support services; and implementing program policies and procedures.
- Candidates must provide relevant information in accordance with DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements.
- Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
administrative supportclerical supportdata collectiondata analysisprogram policies implementationrecord managementmail processingcommunicationconfidentiality maintenancesecurity protocol adherence
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal communicationattention to detailconflict resolutionproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityteam collaborationcustomer servicediscretion
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAssociate's degreeHigh school graduation or equivalent