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Secretary (OPS/SS 1)

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: January 18, 2025

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial support to the assigned Director or Head of Unit, ensuring the efficient daily operations of the Unit. This includes managing routine secretarial tasks such as dictation, drafting correspondence, and handling administrative assignments with professionalism and attention to detail. 💰Salary Range: $1,439,455 - $1,935,907 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

  • Technical/Professional:

    • Prepares requisition for stationery for the Human Resource Management Unit and ensuring that stock are in place at all times.
    • Assist with the security of stationery and office supplies.
    • Drafts letters and prepares memoranda from drafts and hand-written notes.
    • Transcribes and compiles relevant reports.
    • Receives and process incoming mails
    • Maintain incoming/outgoing correspondence register.
    • Type letters and memoranda
    • Schedule appointments and respond to queries.
  • Other:

    • The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.

Required Skills

  • Good oral and written communication skills;
  • Good problem solving and decision-making skills;
  • Good interpersonal and customer relations skills;
  • Good planning and organizing skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Ability to use initiative;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

  • Four (4) CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and a numerical subject;
  • Successful completion of the prescribed Secretarial Course of study at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND);
  • Proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 30-35 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 80-100 words per minute;
  • One (1) year general office experience;.

Additional Information and Instructions

  • Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

    • Critical deadlines for completion of tasks;
    • May be required to work beyond the normal working hours;
    • May be required to work on weekends and public holidays;

Kindly submit cover letter and resume no later than Friday, January 31, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Administration Department of Correctional Services UDC Building, Block 4 Shop 13-15 12 Ocean Boulevard Kingston

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Job Overview

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Title

Secretary (OPS/SS 1)

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Salary

$9,182 - $12,348 USD

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Work Style

On-Site
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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Category

Secretarial
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Sector

Private

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