Research/Data Assistant Central Office
Annual Salary: $46,994.16
Why you'll love this position:
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program
The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!
What you'll do:
This position is writing and research intensive and will be part of a team that composes, reviews, tracks, works with subject matter experts to establish accurate procedural processes, and communicates policy, procedure, and forms development, review, and revision for the department to include:
Coordinate the design, revision, or development of department and institutional services, policies, procedures, and forms.
Conduct research and collect inter-agency feedback regarding procedures and forms.
Manage multiple project procedures at once in various states ensuring procedures are reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure process information is accurate.
Communicate with all levels of staff regarding procedural development and review processes.
Provide subject matter information and status updates as needed to work group administrators and executive staff members.
Serve as a notary.
Keep current an electronic filing system of procedures and forms information.
Respond to inquiries from all staff members, the Attorney General's Office, and the public regarding procedures and forms information and sunshine requests.
Assist with basic office management duties to ensure unit work is covered in a staff member's absence.
Assist with bi-annual institutional procedure and forms coordinator meetings.
Keep up-to-date all desk reference documents.
Maintain numerous logs for tracking purposes.
Update distribution lists to ensure proper communications.
COMPETENCIES:
Computer Literacy
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Effective Verbal & Written Communication
Flexibility
Independent Judgement
Problem Solving
Self-direction
Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred three or more years of experience in a corrections/law enforcement setting involving the analysis and/or development of methods, policies and procedures and forms, AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes credit hours in English, Written Communications or a closely related field may substitute for 2 years of experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours per year).
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.