Office Assistant -DHS-DCR-Central Regional Jail & Correctional Facility-Braxton

Overview

Under general supervision, the booking clerk will assist security staff with processing inmates for intake and release. This work is performed within a secure facility and involves direct contact with inmates. This position will interpret court orders and circulate to the appropriate department for action; explain basic rules and regulations; comprehend and interpret policies and procedures, rules and regulations. This position will maintain the OIS system ensuring updates with current court orders, inventory inmate property, and assist with updating housing assignments.

The position will assist security staff with inmate identification through fingerprinting and photographing. The position will communicate directly with local magistrate and circuit courts, judges, circuit clerks, prosecutors, attorneys, other correctional facilities, federal facilities, law enforcement agencies, as well as the general public. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Vacancies: 2
Counties:
Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Roane, Webster

• Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing routine office work.
• Substitution: College hours, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.

Click the APPLY link to apply online. You must submit an application for each position of interest and provide a complete work history. Attach official transcripts, diploma, licensure, or training earned. Do not resubmit documents already submitted on other applications. For more information or assistance, contact Staffing & Recruitment at 304‑414‑1852.