Programs Secretary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Location: 2999 US Highway 61 North, Woodville, MS 39669 

Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! Wilkinson County Correctional Facility located in Woodville, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. 

Position Summary:

Reports to the Deputy Warden. Responsible for performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties which requires extreme discretion in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties, including dictation and transcription of correspondence, reports and other documents
• Receive telephone calls and visitors; tactfully refer them to proper individual if designated supervisor is not available
• Maintain calendar of events, schedules, appointments and take minutes of meetings
• Coordinate meeting arrangements such as time, place, attendees and matter to be discussed
• Maintain correspondence control log and coordinate preparation of special reports
• Maintain central library of required documents, handbooks, directives, facility operating procedures, etc.; ensure distribution to designated staff
• Participate in the development of new and revised facility operating procedures in compliance with corporate procedures. Maintain and update master facility operating procedures
• Make recommendation for purchase of equipment and supplies
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/ her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clerical or related experience including word processing and computer data entry required.
• Associate's degree in business administration, secretarial science or associate field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. 

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.