Administrative Specialist

Job Posting closes: February 18, 2025

Agency Information:

Norton Correctional Facility is state owned and operated prison under the Kansas Department of Corrections. Norton Correctional Facility is a prison comprised of minimum, low, and medium incarcerated residents. Norton Correctional Facility is split into two different physical locations, Norton, KS housing Central Unit and Stockton, KS housing East Unit. The Kansas Department of Corrections and Norton Correctional Facility adhere to the following mission, vision, and beliefs.

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $17.39

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Administrative Specialist position in the Classification/Records department is responsible for processing all visiting applications, authorizations and questionnaires in compliance with established policy and procedure. Information from the visiting applications is entered into a database program established for maintaining visiting information. Provides basic instruction regarding the visiting program when required. Gather information to assist in the establishment of visiting records for inmates transferring to NCF. Make proper notification of disapproved visiting applications. Send updated visiting information to East Unit Staff as required. Input information regarding contact/non-contact visiting utilizing information found on existing reports. Respond to visiting inquiries.

Additionally, the Administrative Specialist position is responsible for preparing files as necessary for on and off grounds hearings, and for inmates transferring to and from the Facility to assure confidentiality of those files at all times. Responsible for delivering files to the designated pickup area of the facility at the appropriate time. Responsible for receiving files from the appropriate personnel at the designated pickup area of the facility at the appropriate time. Responsible for pack-out and delivery of inactive files to the Facility Repository as designated. Responsible for inactive file retrieval of same files for delivery to receiving facilities as indicated. Types and distributes clearance forms for inmates scheduled for all types of releases. Processes incoming files.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must have a Valid High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Must take and pass drug screen, background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Recruiter Contact Information

NCF Human Resources

Email: KDOC_NCF_HR@ks.gov

Phone: 785-877-6642

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.39 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Norton, KS 67654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17