Administrative Specialist
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Eddyville, KY, United States
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5/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Job ID: 26-01967
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade 12
Salary: $38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location: 266 Water Street, Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Kentucky State Penitentiary is seeking candidates for an Administrative Secretary position. This position will perform administrative office support duties to facilitate details for the Programs Department of the institution.
Responsibilities
Drafts correspondence for Deputy of Programs
Maintains filing system according to set procedure.
Compiles data to include inmate tracking of inmate transfers, referrals to Substance Abuse Program.
Maintains accurate logs.
Maintains time and attendance records for the Programs department.
Answers incoming phone calls.
Provides general information to institutional staff.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to multi-task, ability to work under pressure in regards to deadlines, detail oriented, excellent communication and telephone skills, organized and a team player.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A\'Neial Bell at A\'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.
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5/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Job ID: 26-01967
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade 12
Salary: $38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location: 266 Water Street, Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Kentucky State Penitentiary is seeking candidates for an Administrative Secretary position. This position will perform administrative office support duties to facilitate details for the Programs Department of the institution.
Responsibilities
Drafts correspondence for Deputy of Programs
Maintains filing system according to set procedure.
Compiles data to include inmate tracking of inmate transfers, referrals to Substance Abuse Program.
Maintains accurate logs.
Maintains time and attendance records for the Programs department.
Answers incoming phone calls.
Provides general information to institutional staff.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to multi-task, ability to work under pressure in regards to deadlines, detail oriented, excellent communication and telephone skills, organized and a team player.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A\'Neial Bell at A\'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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