Administrative Assistant II - Count Room - Ellis Unit (008138)
CORR INSTITUTIONS DIV - SUPPORT OP/CLASS & RECORD, Huntsville, TX, United States
Administrative Assistant II - Count Room - Ellis Unit
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
$3,100.05 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Site Visits
No
Study Material
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Job Posting
Apr 21, 2026
Closing Date
May 1, 2026
Responsibilities
Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities including unit absentee tracking and inmate housing assignments, ensuring compliance with legal, medical, custodial, and classification restrictions.
Coordinates with security staff to maintain accurate count processes and housing assignments, resolving errors and maintaining the count room board display.
Assists in data entry for accurate record maintenance of unit strength, housing, custody status, job assignments, medical status, absences, and lay‑ins.
Responds to routine inquiries about count room rules and procedures, assists in developing policies, and recommends improvements.
Organizes and oversees work of others, providing training and technical assistance when needed.
Performs additional marginal duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school, equivalent, or GED.
Customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience preferred.
Correctional unit operations experience preferred.
Computer operations experience preferred.
Inmate classification experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of unit count room procedures preferred.
Knowledge of agency and departmental structure, policies, and regulations preferred.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Coordination skills across staff, departments, and agencies.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Problem‑solving skills.
Computer proficiency in stand‑alone or LAN environments.
Record, file, and report preparation and maintenance skills.
Planning and organizational skills for work and team assignments.
Additional Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Physical abilities such as walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, stooping, reaching above shoulder height, grasping, pulling, bending, climbing stairs, identifying colors, hearing and seeing, reading, writing, counting, speaking, analyzing, alphabetizing, lifting and carrying under 15 lbs, perceiving depth, operating a motor vehicle, and motor equipment.
Working inside or around machines, with moving parts, radiative or electrical energy, alone or with others, protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, or airplane.
Use of equipment including computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information
Applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact
Zilleah Ross
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3150
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupational Specialty Codes
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.
Legal 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.
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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
$3,100.05 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Site Visits
No
Study Material
No
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Job Posting
Apr 21, 2026
Closing Date
May 1, 2026
Responsibilities
Organizes, assigns, and reviews unit count room activities including unit absentee tracking and inmate housing assignments, ensuring compliance with legal, medical, custodial, and classification restrictions.
Coordinates with security staff to maintain accurate count processes and housing assignments, resolving errors and maintaining the count room board display.
Assists in data entry for accurate record maintenance of unit strength, housing, custody status, job assignments, medical status, absences, and lay‑ins.
Responds to routine inquiries about count room rules and procedures, assists in developing policies, and recommends improvements.
Organizes and oversees work of others, providing training and technical assistance when needed.
Performs additional marginal duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training
Graduation from an accredited senior high school, equivalent, or GED.
Customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, technical program support, or criminal justice experience preferred.
Correctional unit operations experience preferred.
Computer operations experience preferred.
Inmate classification experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of unit count room procedures preferred.
Knowledge of agency and departmental structure, policies, and regulations preferred.
Clear and concise communication skills.
Coordination skills across staff, departments, and agencies.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Problem‑solving skills.
Computer proficiency in stand‑alone or LAN environments.
Record, file, and report preparation and maintenance skills.
Planning and organizational skills for work and team assignments.
Additional Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Physical abilities such as walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, stooping, reaching above shoulder height, grasping, pulling, bending, climbing stairs, identifying colors, hearing and seeing, reading, writing, counting, speaking, analyzing, alphabetizing, lifting and carrying under 15 lbs, perceiving depth, operating a motor vehicle, and motor equipment.
Working inside or around machines, with moving parts, radiative or electrical energy, alone or with others, protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, or airplane.
Use of equipment including computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information
Applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact
Zilleah Ross
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3150
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupational Specialty Codes
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.
Legal 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.
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