Clerk​/Typist III - Sheriff's Office

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Performs difficult and increasingly responsible clerical and typist work calling for independent judgment, initiative and specialized knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and/or departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for conducting transactions with the public regarding matters requiring interpretation and analysis of laws, rules, and/or departmental policies and procedures.

• Enter, verify, and maintain data in electronic systems.
• Files and searches for information from a variety of sources and mediums.
• Instructs and trains subordinate employees.
• Performs receptionist and/or counter duties, answers questions regarding departmental regulations and policies, or refers inquiries to the proper official and/or department.
• Analyzes, interprets and processes information of a complex nature contained in a variety of documents, forms, reports, etc. pertaining to the department in which employed.
• Gathers information on a variety of subjects and independently compiles data and prepares various reports, including financial, statistical and legal reports.
• Types reports, correspondence, vouchers, receipts, schedules, calendars and statistical data from recorded, written, electronic, or printed materials.
• Reproduces multiple copies of work and redacts appropriate information based on state and federal laws and statutes.
• Receives payments, issues receipts, maintains receipts, makes necessary deposits and accounts for monies handled.
• Assists the public in search for information and answers inquiries of a complex nature.
• Obtains information from the public for the completion of forms, documents, records, etc.
• Checks a variety of documents, reports and forms for accuracy and makes necessary corrections.
• Maintains records and files.
• Follows fairly complex oral and written instructions in the performance of duties.
• Reviews, modifies and cancels records submitted to various state and federal agencies.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

• Knowledge of office procedures. Knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to interview and obtain information from the public (sometimes under stressful circumstances).
• Ability to follow fairly complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to type at a minimum rate of 60 net words per minute.
• Ability to learn and apply the specialized knowledge and terminology of the department in which employed.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Ability to train new employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to direct the work activities of employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care