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Department of Community Supervision

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

The Department of Community Supervision (DCS) provides team members with the opportunity to do just that! We are looking for dedicated team members to provide guidance and support to individuals under community supervision. If you have a heart for service and a talent for empowering others, this is your opportunity to be a part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens communities.
DCS is a nationally recognized leader in the field of community supervision. Our innovation and use of technology is what sets us apart from other community supervision agencies. We pride ourselves on being the largest law enforcement agency within the state of Georgia, with the great responsibility of monitoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals under parole and probation supervision.
DCS offers the most up-to-date and specialized training and provides opportunities for growth within our agency. Our commitment to evidence-based practices is pushed forward by our pursuit of "next practice" innovations that will enable us to continuously improve our contribution to the lives of those we serve.
Come join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas. Duties may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information. May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues. Draft documentation, reports, or presentations. Represents a program or unit, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Provides administrative support to the assigned area

Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the general public

Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance and interpretation. Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions, and prepares documents

Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff. Researches and/or resolves program or client issues or questions. May represent the manager in various matters

Supports routine administrative functions for the agency/office, such as travel expenses, car rentals, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing/credit, inventory, property control, personnel, payroll, and etc

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications above, also possess two or more of the following:

Associate's degree from an accredited College or university, or a certification in administrative office procedures, business administration, etc.

Two years of demonstrated experience managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.

Two years of advanced proficiency with data entry, running reports, and maintaining an office-specific database or client management system.

Two or more years of strong written and verbal communication skills experience, including drafting professional correspondence or internal memos.

Demonstrated proficiency with at least two years of experience intwo specific software platforms applications (e.g., Google, Microsoft Office) beyond basic computer use.
SALARY/BENEFITS:

• Starting salary is $42,000.00
  

OTHER BENEFITS:

• 13Paid Holidays

• Semi-Monthly Annual/Sick Leave Accrual

• Work/Life Balance

• Employee Wellness Program

• Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision

• Match Program up to 9% towards 401k Retirement

DISQUALIFIERS FOR THE POSITION:Non-SwornEmployment Disqualifiers Notification
PLEASE NOTE: This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool or candidate has been selected.
The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application or screening processes by contacting the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@dcs.ga.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this job announcement in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at ada.request@dcs.ga.gov.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.