JOB
The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Office Assistant 1 position at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Mackenzie Point, Alaska.What you will be doing: Goose Creek Correctional Center is currently recruiting for one Office Assistant I position. This position will be responsible for reception duties and clerical support for the administrative area and may assist with facility mailroom processing and other support where needed.Our organization, mission and culture: The mission of the Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.The benefits of joining our team: Working for the Department of Corrections you will not only be an important part of a team but also have the opportunity for expansive learning about a correctional setting and processes and an opportunity for advancement and growth.The working environment you can expect: Goose Creek Correctional Center is a minimum/medium custody facility that houses up to 1500 inmates and employs over 350 staff. You will be working in an office environment with other staff daily with the potential of working around inmates.We are looking for someone with: excellent and effective communication skills, strong organization skills,ability to multi-task,maintains a positive outlook and demeanor, experience with multiple computer programs, ability to remain calm in a multitude of situations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High school diploma or G.E.D.;ORAcceptance in full standing by an accredited college (this includes acceptance in a concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment program);ORA Career Readiness Certificate with ACT WorkKeys® scores of skill level 3 or higher in: Graphic Literacy (formerly Locating Information), Applied Math, and Workplace Documents (formerly Reading for Information).Special Note: ACT WorkKeys® skill testing and career readiness certification is available at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Alaska Job Centers."Acceptance in full standing" means acceptance to a post-secondary program by a college or university and does not require enrollment or participation in the program. This includes acceptance in a program offering college credits while in high school, or both high school and college credits, but does not include taking advanced placement courses in high school.Some positions in this class require the incumbent operate a State vehicle. Such positions require the selected candidate possess a valid driver's license and be 18 years of age or older on or before the first day of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Name: Audreen DischnerAdministrative Assistant 2Phone: 907-864-8123Fax: 907-373-9350Email: audreen.dischner@alaska.gov