Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant – Mailroom

Job Posting Closes: December 6th, 2025

Agency Information: Topeka Correctional Facility

815 SE Rice Road

Topeka, KS 66607

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: clerical, communication skills, detail oriented, data entry, scheduling, filing, mail, distribution, sorting, customer service

Compensation: $ $16.56/hourly

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position screens incoming mail, which is essential to the safety of the facility. The goal of this position is to ensure that mailroom procedures and processes are addressed in a timely fashion

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Sorts incoming resident and staff mail, which includes first class mail, electronic mail, videos, pictures, newspapers, and magazines following prescribed policy and procedures.
• Pick up mail and delivers mail to the DOC Central Office, and Central Mail.
• Researches and responds to resident communication forms. Answers complaints after investigation and provides written response to the Supervisor.
• Inspects incoming residents' newspapers, and magazines, reviewing the contents for contraband items to ensure that contraband is not introduced into the facility.
• Records contraband items appropriately, notifying EAI for disposition if needed
• Must be capable of performing Essential physical Functions (provided upon request)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Six months of experience in general office, clerical or administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Pre-employment & Post-Offer 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; TB Testing is provided by the facility at no cost to the employee. Must be a current United States Citizen. Must be free of misdemeanor convictions involving domestic battery as an adult unless the conviction was for a battery committed prior to July 1, 1997, and has been expunged. Must be free of felony convictions.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: La Donna deOsio

Email:

Phone:

Mailing Address: 815 SE Rice Road, Topeka, KS 66607

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