Sr. Office Assistant - Community Supervision & Corrections

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!

Provides clerical and administrative assistance to the CSCD Department. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and inputs data into computer database; scans court documents, mail and faxes into database.
• Retrieves and runs criminal history data; runs driver's license check and search for warrants.
• Prepares new case files; updates and maintains case files; prepares closed case files for storage.
• Collects fees and process money received from walk-in clients, mail and drop box; makes band deposits, reconciles, and balances money accounts.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and/or directs to proper person.
• Schedules and assigns appointments for clients according to residence.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications:

• Requires High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year related experience
• Good computer and typing skills (35 WPM)
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to deal with the public, other employees and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects.

SALARY RANGE: $19.71 Min-$24.63 Max/hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

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.

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