Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 218733

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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• Resume
• DD214 (if you are claiming
• Veteran's Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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