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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Office Assistant 2-DHS-DCR-Huttonsville Correctional Center & Jail-Randolph Co.

State of West Virginia

DHS - DCR - Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail

Recent

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$27,240 - $45,973

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an office assistant at a correctional center in West Virginia, where you'll handle clerical tasks like scheduling inmate visits, checking visitor identities, managing mail, answering phones, and entering data into computer systems.

It's a full-time role in a secure facility environment, involving routine filing and supporting administrative staff.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and comfort working in a structured, high-security setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (post-high school education may need verification)
  • Experience in clerical or administrative work, including data entry and filing
  • Ability to interpret and apply office procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Proficiency in handling phone calls, mail processing, and visitor verification
  • Familiarity with computer systems for inputting inmate file information
  • Willingness to work in a correctional facility, including switchboard duties
  • Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple-step tasks under general supervision

Full Job Description


Minimum Special Hiring $32,240


Under general supervision, performs full performance level work in multiple-step clerical tasks calling for interpretation and application of office procedures, rules and regulations.

This position schedules inmate visits and verifies the identity of all facility visitors (attorneys, probation/parole, volunteers).

Duties may include processing of inmate and facility mail, answering and directing phone calls, sorting and filing documents, and routine data entry.

May assist administrative staff with typing memos, reports and notices. Maintain hard copies of inmate files as well as utilizing the OIS system to input inmate file information.

Will perform other duties as assigned. This position requires working and/or giving breaks at the switchboard.


1 Vacancy
Randolph County

In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.

Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).

  • Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.

  • If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.


  • Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


    IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete.

    You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.


    ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

    If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

    If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


    Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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    Qualifications

    Training: Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.

    Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in routine office work.
    Substitution: College hours, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.

    ***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

    Additional Information

    Minimum Special Hiring $32,240


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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5185407