Administrative Assistant I (Corrections)

Responsibilities

• Perform office management, budget, payroll, and administrative duties for the Department of Corrections
• Manage considerable internal and external contacts and handle difficult non-routine tasks
• Maintain access to and handle confidential operational, budgetary, human resources, and disciplinary information
• Administer department policies and procedures regarding facility operations and employee relations
• Execute various clerical and administrative tasks to support department functions

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major emphasis in Secretarial or Office Management
• Four years of office or secretarial experience, including computer usage
• Proficiency with computers and office software
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Notary Public certification
• Justice of the Peace certification

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• NH State Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave (Annual, Sick, Personal, and PTO)
• Paid Holidays and Holiday Allotment
• Onsite Fitness Center and discounted onsite childcare
• Tuition Assistance and Deferred Compensation options
• Short-Term Disability and Section 125 Plan (FSA) & HRA

About the Company

The Merrimack County Department of Corrections serves the community and the criminal justice system by providing security, supervision, and assistance to persons remanded to our custody. We are committed to meeting or exceeding the standards set by the American Correctional Association and the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare.