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Clerical Assistant

State of Indiana • Pendleton, IN • 4h ago

Clerical Assistant

Date Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Requisition ID: 470097

Location:

Pendleton, IN, US, 46064

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Pendleton Correctional Facility :

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Pendleton Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Pendleton Correctional Facility is a maximum security Correctional facility, of adult males. The Pendleton Correctional Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. At Pendleton Correctional Facility, incarcerated individuals can participate in educational courses that teach them to read and allow them to earn a GED. Incarcerated individuals can receive substance abuse treatment, participate in parenting classes, stress and anger management courses, and can even learn vocational skills in auto body repair and printing.

Role Overview:

The Clerical Assistant is responsible for daily operations in the mailroom. They must be able to process large volumes of incoming and outgoing mail for the facility's staff and population.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $27,638.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Supports the daily operations of an organization by performing general office tasks

Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate person according to their needs.

Answers telephones and gives information to callers, take messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.

Opens, sorts, and routes incoming mail and correspondence, and prepares outgoing mail.

Operates office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

Accurately maintains and organizes office files.

Delivers messages and run errands.

Maintains inventory, orders, and distributes supplies.

Completes tasks or projects assigned by supervisor in a timely manner.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a

High School Diploma or equivalent

Upon entering the role, individuals must have or obtain the following requirements:

Working knowledge of general office functions and clerical procedures.

Basic computer skills

Active listening skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Attention to detail and proofreading skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties

Ability to work independently

Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties.

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

Education Reimbursement Program

Group life insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Free Parking for most positions

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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