Business Office Clerk

POSTING DATE: 12/24/25
POSITION TITLE: Business Office Clerk
SALARY: $62,567.96- $77,943.06
GRADE: 15
HOURS: 40 HOURS
STATUS: NAGE/Ad-Tech

The Business Office Clerk in the Civil Process Division of the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office shall work within the chain of command and at the direction of the Director of Civil Process and the Civil Process Office Manager.

• Administrative support:
  Answering phones, taking messages, sorting and distributing mail and managing schedules and calendars.
• Document management:
  Creating, filing, copying, and organizing documents, records, and reports, both physically and digitally.
• Data entry and bookkeeping:
  Computing, recording, and proofreading data; processing invoices, processing digital payments, and performing basic accounting transactions.
• Office and supply management:
  Maintaining an inventory of office supplies, ordering new stock and ensuring supplies are organized and available.
• Equipment operation:
  Operating and performing basic troubleshooting on office machines like computers, printers, copiers, scanners and fax machines.
• Communication:
  Interacting with attorneys and prosecutors, employees, and vendors to answer questions, resolve issues, and provide information.
• Shall perform related Civil Process tasks as required by the Director of Civil Process.
• The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Must have strong multi-tasking abilities, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• 2-4 years business experience in the public or private sector.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures, as related to general ledger and account maintenance required.
• Computer proficiency: A good understanding of general office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to perform routine clerical functions, including typing, photocopying, etc.
• Attention to detail:
  Crucial for accurate data entry, record-keeping, and avoiding errors
• Problem-solving:
  Ability to troubleshoot basic issues with office equipment.

• Communication skills
• Constant business contact with people
• Frequent communication of data
• Occasional direction, control and planning activity
• Frequent making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
• Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Frequent performing repetitive or similar work
• Occasional performing under stress
• Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies Seldom noise
• Seldom slippery floor hazard
• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing
• Occasional walking
• Seldom kneeling
• Seldom crouching/stooping
• Seldom squatting
• Seldom lifting (max. 40 lbs.)
• Seldom carrying (max 40 lbs.)
• Seldom pushing
• Seldom pulling
• Seldom reaching
• Occasional handling
• Seldom feeling
• Specifics (i.e. distance, length of time, height, force, manipulation, sensitivity) will be provided upon request
• Variably-paced

40 Hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
1255 Hancock Street
Dedham, MA 02026

Please submit cover letter, current resume and NCSO employment application to Sashell Thebaud, Human Resources Department 200 West Street, Dedham MA 02026, fax , or via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

NCSO is an Aff… M/F/D/V All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.