OFFICE PROCESSING CLERK II

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

Position Information

Grade : 7

Location of Position : Prince George's County, 4990 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781

Position Duties

• Provide secretarial services to an operational / specialized field unit of the Division of Parole and Probation.
• Use computer and spreadsheet software and peripheral equipment to produce correspondence, reports, tables, etc., from rough drafts or corrected copies and edit grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Distribute finalized copies, sometimes without prior supervisory review.
• Answer phones, screen calls, take messages for agents and supervisors, schedule appointments, answer general questions regarding state employment and job openings, and determine the degree of information allowed in relation to the confidentiality laws of the state.
• Input accurate and complete data in informational systems in order to update supervised individuals' records.
• Assemble and complete a variety of reports, post information to records and logs and maintain established files in a variety of formats including electronic files and databases.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates may substitute additional experience typing or performing other clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Special Requirements

Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a keyboard of a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.

Selection Process

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Further Instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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