The United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Support I. Administrative Supports perform administrative duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports, and greeting visitors or clients.

Duties

The following are intended to provide generalized examples of major duties and responsibilities of this position. Perform receptionist duties by greeting visitors or clients in person and on the telephone, answering routine questions, and directing visitors or callers to the appropriate person or department. Prepare reports, form letters, notices, and other correspondence using templates and forms. Assist with preparing correspondence and documents, including typing, keyboarding, formatting, and generating documents from templates, notes, and dictation. Maintain correspondence control records. Perform data entry functions. Generate standard reports from databases and computerized systems. Track statistics and data. Receive, prioritize, and route all incoming materials from within the court to appropriate individuals in the office. Receive, screen, and route incoming and outgoing mail to appropriate persons or offices; process mail requiring special handling; and provide outside messenger service. Maintain, update, and track paper and electronic files; make copies and deliver documents to staff. Assist records and reproduction staff with scanning, copying, filing, stamping, and locating files and documents. Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain staff calendars.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum requirements are high school graduate, two years general experience (one academic year equals one-year general experience), and knowledge and experience with Windows, Adobe, and Microsoft Word. Direct experience with law enforcement agency or education in criminal justice is preferred.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

• Address US Probation and Pretrial Svcs, S District of MS 501 E. Court Street Suite 1.550 Jackson, MS 39201 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]