The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The Investigation Division is seeking a candidate to serve as an Office Assistant. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for various administrative and data entry related tasks; with the ability to take instructions and work with both supervisory and investigative staff. The Office Assistant member will perform the following duties to include, but not limited to:

- Supporting the Investigation team with administrative tasks including timekeeping;
- Answer telephone inquiries, data entry, and general office duties (copying, data
entry, faxing, filing, etc.)
- Providing and receiving information related to disciplinary records on members of service;
- Responsible for ensuring that confidential documents are shredded appropriately;
- Shifting of file folders for the previous year to accommodate current years folders
- Tracking incoming correspondence and other related information;
- Monitor and handle confidential information and documents for appropriate staff;
- Performing other duties as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) proficiency. - Ability to gather sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality. - Experience in a high-paced environment, with the ability to manage information and distribute appropriately. - Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple units and different levels of staff. - Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, organizational, and data entry skills.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.