Program Support Technician (Training): State Farm Correctional Center #00191

Job Duties

Provide clerical and administrative support to the State Farm Training Center. Maintains filing systems, copies & distributes materials and purges inactive files.

Performs file preparation and class folder preparations. ensures that all documents are filed and sent to the Academy of Staff Development (ASD) in accordance with ASD guidelines and Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

The employee will demonstrate their ability to provide customer service and administrative support in a professional setting.

Demonstrate competency in computer programs to include Microsoft Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements.

Must have above average computer skills and typing experience. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel to accomplish office support requirements.

Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database other than Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information in a courteous manner.

Demonstrated ability to set up and maintain automated and manual filing systems. Working knowledge of policies and procedures related to records maintenance and processes.

Demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets to track data.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge in office administration or equivalent training or experience in a related field. Background in record keeping.

Experience using Corrections Information System (CORIS).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following :

Background Investigation Requirements : All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI);

local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements : Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements : Application and / or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.

All applications should be submitted by 11 : 55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and / or résumés will not be accepted.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and / or résumé.

Layoff Preferences : Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.

30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and / or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Click here for more information : Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name : Human Resources

Phone : 804-598-5503

Email : Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.