GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT 5-E7

Posting number: 4727-26-0028LR

Department: Corrections - Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center

Job classification: General Office Assistant 5-E7

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

Summary

Process incoming and outgoing prisoner and institutional mail and property.  Type reports, file, and maintain daily reports and logs.  Respond to inquiries via phone, email and/or personal contact with prisoners.  Operate computer, calculator and computerized mailing system.


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The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer   

Link: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans 

Examples of duties

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
General Office Assistant 5
No specific type or amount of experience is required.

General Office Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.

General Office Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Supplemental information

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GeneralOfficeAssistant.pdf

Position Description

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.  
  
 **** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
 

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.  Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).
   
READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application.  Hard copy applications are not accepted.
2. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.  Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. If applicable/You would like credit for your educatio