Administrative Assistant V - Detainer and Emergency Absence - Classification and Inmate Transportation Division (024321)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX, US
Posted Apr 8, 2026
New

Organization: CORR INSTITUTIONS DIV \- SUPPORT OP/CLASS \& RECORD

Primary Location: United States\-Texas\-HUNTSVILLE

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full\-time

Travel No

Salary/Salary Range: $3,786\.40 (RET 2\.5% Less) Pay Basis: Monthly

Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay

Training Academy: No

Work Site Visits: No

Study Material: No

Overtime Status: Non\-exempt

Job Posting: Apr 8, 2026, 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: Apr 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced administrative support work. Work involves providing and coordinating administrative support including disseminating information; developing filing systems; preparing and editing reports and documents; and providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Performs advanced technical assistance work for the Inmate Detainer and Extradition processes; participates in coordinating emergency absences for inmates; responds to inquiries regarding technical program and administrative regulations, policies, and procedures; and develops administrative and technical assistance policies and procedures.

B. Coordinates work with departments of the agency, local, state, and federal agencies, and private organizations; and coordinates, prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures.

C. Prepares correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; monitors, tracks status, and maintains data and documents to ensure proper handling and response; and develops and maintains filing, record\-keeping, and records management systems.

D. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.

E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.

  • Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    A. Education, Experience, and Training

    1\. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

    2\. Three years full\-time, wage\-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.

    3\. Inmate classification experience preferred.

    4\. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
  • Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr\-home/tletseligibility.html

    B. Knowledge and Skills

    1\. Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.

    2\. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

    3\. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

    4\. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

    5\. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

    6\. Skill in problem\-solving techniques.

    7\. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand\-alone or local area network environment.

    8\. Skill to prepare technical reports, graphs, and charts.

    9\. Skill to develop and implement procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.

    10\. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

    11\. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files and reports.

    12\. Skill to train, organize, assign, and review the work of others.

    13\. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

    A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

    B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

    C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

    Additional Information

    Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not

    be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all

    employment, do not limit employment to the past 10\-15 years. Your application must

    contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of

    employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties

    performed, and whether it was full\-time or part\-time and hours per week. If any of this

    information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

    If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our

    interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule

    your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time

    to consider and respond to your request.

    Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre\-employment drug testing as a

condition of employment.\*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Zilleah Ross

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936\) 437\-3150

EMAIL HR.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Occupation Specialty Code

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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EEO Statement

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the

provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different

position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of

applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

Job Details

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