ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Requisition No: 866392 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70017114 

Salary:  $36,230.74 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Calhoun Correctional Institution in the Warden’s Office.

The mission of the Administrative Assistant I is working in the Duty Warden's Office is to provide essential administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Comprehensive Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the Warden by researching and gathering data, preparing written and statistical reports, and making independent conclusions to support decision-making.
• Drafting and Reviewing Documents: Review, analyze, and prepare drafts of interoffice memorandums, correspondence, and confidential material for the Warden's approval, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Public and Staff Interaction: Interact with the public and staff courteously, respond to questions, interpret rules and policies, and refer inquiries to the Warden as needed.
• Event Coordination and Scheduling: Maintain the Warden's calendar, coordinate scheduling for meetings, conferences, and training events, and manage the use of assigned vehicles.
• Data Compilation and Reporting: Compile data from department heads, prepare bi-weekly and monthly reports for the Warden's review, and ensure timely distribution of mail and correspondence. Maintain accurate and secure office files and documents.

 

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have five (5) years of secretarial or clerical work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a correctional setting.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires