ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
Unclassified - Annapolis, MD
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill the role of Administrative Aide. This position is crucial for providing secretarial support to officials, administrators, or administrative staff within the department. As one of the largest departments in Maryland, DPSCS employs nearly 12,000 individuals and manages a budget exceeding $1 billion. The mission of the department is to promote safety and security within the community, which includes innovative restorative justice projects aimed at helping offenders reintegrate into society upon their release. In this role, the Administrative Aide will be responsible for typing on personal computers using word processing software, managing correspondence, and potentially supervising lower-level secretarial or clerical employees. The incumbent will need to demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making and day-to-day occurrences, aligning with the agency's mission to support the people of Maryland in making communities safer. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the department. Candidates will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, and the opportunity to become vested in the State pension plan. Additionally, supplemental retirement options and membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union are available. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the agency statewide, and applicants should indicate their willingness to work in various locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial support to officials, administrators, or administrative staff.
- Type on personal computers using word processing software.
- Draft and prepare correspondence as needed.
- Supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical employees, if required.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making and work-day occurrences.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- Four years of experience performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
- Ability to accurately type on a keyboard at a minimum of forty words per minute.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a public safety, law enforcement, or correctional setting.
- Experience with drafting and preparing correspondence.
- Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc).
- Experience maintaining discretion and professionalism.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave)
- State pension vesting
- Supplemental retirement options
- Membership in the Maryland State Employees Credit Union
