Senior Office Assistant (DETENTION) -Sheriff's Office

Overview:

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides centralized location for inputting, recording, updating and housing electronic and paper records associated with assigned work group. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities:

• Greets and directs visitors to the proper location within the department.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and/or routes to appropriate person.
• Type correspondence, letters and reports for the department.
• Processes reports for federal, state and local agencies; prepares required reports and distributes appropriate person or agencies.
• Maintains employees files as required.
• Notarizes documents for department and outside agencies, as needed.
• Collects monies and balances collections daily.
• Responds to verbal and written requests for information and/or documents from Judges, courts and attorneys.
• Assists co-workers with duties.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management uring a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• One (1) Year job related experience
• Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM); good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, elected officials. Good organizational skills; multi-tasking and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal courteously with the public, other employees, and elected officials; ability to prioritize own work.
• Ability to work with coworkers as part of team to manage complex cases when necessary.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 hourly

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.iobs

For additional information, PLEASE CALL (281) 238-1586 THE FORT BEND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFACE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT: 1521EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE SUITE 144, RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI/Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.