MCSO Admin Support Assistant Detention Programs

Please apply by January 13, 2026

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.42

This is an hourly non-exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office hires professionals that desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity while maintaining safe and secure facilities. If you are interested in making a difference in the community, positively influence others, and working for the citizens of Mecklenburg County, then MCSO wants you to come join our team.

Provides progressively responsible administrative support requiring advanced clerical skills and some independent actions.

• Develop or assist in the preparation of reports.
• Gather data, conduct research, and compile information that is requested or necessary to assist the department or for other County functions.
• Conduct moderately complex research.
• Create correspondence conducting research and performs basic quantitative quality assurance reviews.
• May be responsible for maintaining supply levels and ordering stock.
• Create, file, and maintain records.
• Data entry and report preparation in OMS.
• Transcribe meeting minutes.
• Prepare memos, letters and forms.
• Communicate with customers, including residents and County staff by email, phone or in person.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve minor concerns/issues utilizing the RMA system.
• Assist in preparing office procedure documents, manuals or interview documents.
• Perform regular office duties such as filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Develop or prepare reports.
• Assist with program/class preparation.
• Prepare other written correspondence.
• Support class operation.

High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and four years of clerical experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and departmental policies and procedures are required at this level. Spanish speaking is preferred.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

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