If you have previously applied for the position of Technical Records Specialist 1 you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. Hiring lists may be created from IDOC Department Promotional applicants. The applications may also be used for future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months.

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Multiple savings plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

• Gather information, make decisions, resolve problems, and respond to inquiries
• Utilize independent judgment and discretion as to the methods, policies, and procedures used to complete assignments
• Conduct involved searches, which may require accessing and selecting multiple information sources or contact with clients, vendors, or outside sources to obtain information
• Perform specialized support work that involves an extensive in-depth knowledge of the program
• Review, evaluate, approve, and process records and/or documents
• Determine acceptability or conformance to eligibility requirements according to rules, regulations, statutes, and program policies and procedures
• Explain requirements, processes, and procedures to customers
• Manipulate and update manual and/or computerized records systems; and develop reports

• Experience: monitoring a records system to identify and correct errors
• Researching a variety of sources to resolve problems
• Interpreting, explaining and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments
• Entering and retrieving data using a computerized records system.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willing to work in a correctional institution

HIRING INFORMATION:

To be hired, candidates will have a history and background supportive of department mission goals and will be subject to:

• Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug testing
• Having a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
• Having a history of law-abiding behavior
• Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUI's, adverse driving convictions and employment history may make you ineligible for employment

• Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
• Have a dishonorable discharge from military service
• Currently are using, dealing or are associated with illegal drugs
• Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
• Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year)

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Correction!

OVERTIME NOTICE: At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.