Office Assistant

• Department of Corrections Baltimore County, MD
• 3.6 Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $36,398
• $39,989 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Military leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Credit union membership Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Meeting minutes Office supply management Visitor query response Phone inquiries Correspondence management Office activity coordination Financial data reconciliation Spreadsheets Copy machines Greeting customers Word embeddings Meeting transcription No experience needed Mail distribution Purchase order management Windows Data summary reports Databases High school diploma or GED Meeting scheduling Copy editing Employee attendance management Data management Financial records management Financial records review Fax machines Financial record maintenance Legislation Mail management Full Job Description Office Assistant•Department of Corrections Salary $36,398.

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• $39,989.

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CORRECTIONS

Opening Date 09/17/2026 Closing Date 9/28/2026 12:00 AM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Pay Schedule I, Grade 19,

Regular Schedule:

35 hours per week. Several vacancies exist within Baltimore County Government, Department of Corrections. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under general supervision, performs comprehensive word processing, typing, and other clerical duties in support of an office. Essential Job Duties Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions. Selects the appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares document for distribution or mail. Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes. Sets up and maintains office databases and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets. Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records. Locates, extracts, and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports or to respond to inquiries, routine requests, or complaints. Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality. Initiates the process of purging and updating files. Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff. Tracks the handling of correspondence and/or written complaints to the time of completion. Ensures office responses are completed in a timely manner. Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County, department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary. Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space. Types, photocopies, and distributes meeting agendas and/or minutes. Prepares or assists in the preparation of personnel related documents and forms. Performs timekeeping functions for the work unit. Prepares payroll and tracks leave usage. Operates office machinery, such as microcomputers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers. Assists in the preparation of County legislation. Maintains simple financial and statistical records. Reconciles account balances. Orders and maintains office supplies. Prepares and processes purchase orders, direct payments, and invoices. Verifies procurement card purchases. Examples of Other Duties May take verbatim notes or minutes May lead and instruct others Performs other related duties as required (

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; Plus One-year typing, word processing, or secretarial experience. Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.

WES.org ) Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:

Office Assistant

• Department of Corrections Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants meeting required qualifications will be assessed for typing speed and proficiency in: computer file management, Windows introductory skills, and Microsoft Word. Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary Annual Salary review

• Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases
• Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases
• In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.

Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions. 01 The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 02 Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. 03 This posting is for multiple positions within the Office Assistant job classification. The knowledge, skills and/or abilities required for each position in this job classification may vary. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly so that this application can be considered for positions that most closely match your qualifications. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. 04 Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment? Yes No 05 Select the option that best describes your education/experience. High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus one year typing, word processing or secretarial experience. AA degree in any field. Bachelor's degree in any field. Master's degree in any field. I do not have any of the combinations of education and/or experience as described above. 06 Bilingual

• Do you have the ability to read, write and speak a language other than English?

Yes No 07 Customer Service Many positions require working with clients or customers, either on the telephone or in person. Choose the answer that best describes your experience. I have customer service experience dealing with customers/clients in person. I have customer service experience dealing with customer/clients on the telephone. I have customer service experience dealing with customers both in person and on the telephone. I have little or no experience dealing with customers/clients in person or on the telephone. 08 Legal Terminology Select the choice that best describes your experience working with legal terminology and documents. I have regularly worked with legal terminology and documents for at least one (1) year in a full-time (minimally 30 hours/week) work environment. I have less than one (1) year experience working with legal terminology and documents. Not applicable. No experience as described above. 09 Procurement Select the task(s) for you which you have had work experience in the procurement of goods, services, supplies or equipment. Check all that apply. Be sure this information is listed in the work history/experience section of the application. Maintains simple financial and statistical records. Reconciles account balances. Orders and maintains office supplies. Prepares and process purchase orders, direct payments and invoices. Verifies Procurement card purchases. Not applicable. No experience as described above. 10 Select the below database(s) you have regularly used in a work environment. Select all that apply.

CJIS JMS METERS NCIC

Not applicable. No experience as described above. 11 Do you have work experience preparing or assisting in the preparation of personnel related documents and/or forms? Yes No 12 Job duties in this classification may be performed in a fully operational correctional facility, which may include direct inmate contact and all other inherent hazards. Are you willing and able to work in this environment? Yes No 13 Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment? Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment. No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be further considered for a position with Baltimore County Government. 14 The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking lifting and/or other restricted physical activities. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment? Yes No Required Question Employer Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov Pay Schedule I, Grade 19,

Regular Schedule:

35 hours per week. Several vacancies exist within Baltimore County Government, Department of Corrections. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under general supervision, performs comprehensive word processing, typing, and other clerical duties in support of an office. Essential Job Duties Uses automated office systems, such as word processing equipment or a computer, to prepare a variety of letters, memos, and other material from draft or specific instructions. Selects the appropriate letter or memo format, proofreads and edits documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and prepares document for distribution or mail. Originates procedural correspondence such as form letters and routine notices to respond to requests for information or to begin office processes. Sets up and maintains office databases and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets. Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records. Locates, extracts, and summarizes information from files for preparation of reports or to respond to inquiries, routine requests, or complaints. Determines release of information according to established procedures and confidentiality. Initiates the process of purging and updating files. Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff. Tracks the handling of correspondence and/or written complaints to the time of completion. Ensures office responses are completed in a timely manner. Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County, department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary. Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space. Types, photocopies, and distributes meeting agendas and/or minutes. Prepares or assists in the preparation of personnel related documents and forms. Performs timekeeping functions for the work unit. Prepares payroll and tracks leave usage. Operates office machinery, such as microcomputers, photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers. Assists in the preparation of County legislation. Maintains simple financial and statistical records. Reconciles account balances. Orders and maintains office supplies. Prepares and processes purchase orders, direct payments, and invoices. Verifies procurement card purchases. Examples of Other Duties May take verbatim notes or minutes May lead and instruct others Performs other related duties as required (

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; Plus One-year typing, word processing, or secretarial experience. Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.

WES.org ) Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:

Office Assistant

• Department of Corrections Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants meeting required qualifications will be assessed for typing speed and proficiency in: computer file management, Windows introductory skills, and Microsoft Word. Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of these positions is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking and/or lifting or other restricted physical activities. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Salary Annual Salary review

• Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance General Increases
• Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases
• In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.

Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification. Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.