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Secretary 2

DOC Central Office


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 58046 - 75906
Posted: 25 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Parole & Community Services Division (P&CS) is seeking a dedicated professional to join our unit as a Secretary current vacancy is at the Hartford Parole office but this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies at other locations

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • This position is full-time 40 hours a week scheduled Monday Friday 8 hour work day with work hours from 8:00 am -4:30 pm. This is on-site in office only no telework availability.
  • DOCs Parole & Community Services Division (P&CS) supervises and provides support services to offenders released to the community under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Correction and the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
  • The Division is comprised of district offices located in Bridgeport Hartford New Haven Norwich and Waterbury.
  • This also includes the following specialized units: Residential Services Central Intake Residential Intake Services Special Management Mental Health Fugitive Investigations Womens Re-Entry and Training and Staff Development Unit.
  • P&CS continually strives to enhance public safety by providing offenders opportunities to successfully reintegrate into the community and be productive members of society.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutionsaccurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification theinstitution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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    • The immediate vacancy is listed above however applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
    In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of secretarial support functions requiring an understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas:

    • TYPING:
      • Using computers tablets and other electronic equipment formats and types a full range of correspondence reports bills drafts etc. from rough draft transcription dictated notes etc.;
      • Proofreads for content;
      • Edits using knowledge of grammar punctuation and spelling.
    • FILING:
      • Designs office filing systems;
      • Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files);
      • Maintains updates and reviews reference materials and manuals.
    • CORRESPONDENCE:
      • Composes complex letters and/or memoranda etc. (e.g. explaining departmentpractices/policies) for own or supervisors signature.
    • REPORT WRITING:
      • Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statisticalreports exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included.
    • INTERPERSONAL:
      • Greets and directs visitors;
      • Answers phones and screens incoming calls;
      • Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g. citing a regulation tosolve a specific problem);
      • Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters.
    • PROCESSING:
      • Screens letters memos reports and other materials to determine action required;
      • May make recommendations to the supervisor.
    • SECRETARY:
      • Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment);
      • Researches assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g. charts graphsreports);
      • Writes minutes of meetings lectures conferences etc. from rough draft;
      • Takes notes and/or meetingminutes;
      • Prepares expense accounts;
      • Makes travel arrangements.
    • OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
      • Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment;
      • Orders supplies when necessary;
      • Completes processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g. ordersrequisitions invoices etc.);
      • Maintains time and attendance records;
      • Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g. compiles figures reviewsstatistical reports verifies expense items);
      • Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow;
    • Performs related duties as required.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of
      • office systems and procedures;
      • proper grammar punctuation and spelling;
    • Knowledge of
      • business communications;
      • departments/units policies and procedures;
      • business math;
    • Skills;
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • schedule and prioritize office workflow;
      • operate office equipment which includes computers tablets and otherelectronic equipment;
      • operate office suite software;
      • take notes (shorthand speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor).
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
    College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience navigating Microsoft 365 applications including managing shared files coordinating schedules via Outlook and using Teams for internal agency communications
    • Experience drafting formal agency memoranda complex executive correspondence detailed operational reports and official meeting minutes.
    • Experience managing competing work and shifting priorities independently to meet strict deadlines.
    • Experience performing time-sensitive tasks or front-line public contact within a fast-paced high-volume or public safety environment.
    • Experience maintaining auditing and safeguarding legally protected information such as offender records and internal agency data.
    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.


    Required Experience:

    Junior IC


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