Station Clerk ; Shift Job Leonardtown area,Maryland USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Station Clerk I (Shift Work)

The Station Clerk position consists of a three-tier promotional system, contingent on performance, education, training, and time on the job (Station Clerk I, Station Clerk II, Station Clerk III).

This essential position involves entry level work such as reception of visitors, direct administrative and clerical support for the staff of the Office of the Sheriff, answering all incoming administrative lines; data entry and management for the Maryland Electronic Telecommunication Enforcement Resource System (METERS)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer system; interacting on a daily basis with several allied agencies;

and performing other duties as assigned. The employee is required to work a rotating schedule on an assigned shift. Assignments are performed according to established policies and procedures and applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. The employee receives general supervision from, and reports to, the Station Clerk Supervisor. Work is evaluated through observations, conferences, and reports.

The hiring salary for this position is $48,131 annually. Full salary range: $48,131 - $82,846.

Responsibilities

Answers administrative phone lines utilizing in-depth questions, evaluates requests.

Greet and assist visitors, sign in those visiting other parts of the assigned district station, issue appropriate level of visitors’ badges, and monitor the log.

Assesses information and forwards it to the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) as appropriate.

Enter court-issued protective/peace/extreme risk/emergency evaluation orders into CAD and METERS/NCIC, obtain a tracking number for each, establish distribution, and enter relevant notes.

Types and copies correspondence; maintains office logs, records, files, and databases including data entry; receives and delivers office correspondence, mail and packages.

Utilizes METERS/NCIC law enforcement network, processes hit requests, responses, locates, recovery teletypes and administrative messages.

Confirm wants and warrants on persons identified by officers as possible wanted subjects. Locate, retrieve, and pass along documents to officers for service; clear warrants from the Agency Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and METERS/NCIC.

Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, assigned officers from all divisions, and other law enforcement agencies.

Obtains and maintains confiscations in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), FEMA IC 700, and Mental Health First Aid.

Maintains confidentiality on all matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to gain a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Office of the Sheriff, St. Mary’s County Government, and State and Federal Governments.

Ability to act as a representative of the Office of the Sheriff to the public.

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and members of the public.

Apply knowledge, experience and reason to arrive at effective decisions during potentially critical situations and remaining calm under intense pressure while handling urgent situations.

Ability to multi-task and work effectively under stressful conditions.

Ability to organize and determine priorities of diverse assignments.

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while performing a multitude of assigned tasks simultaneously.

Ability to assimilate information from a variety of resources and analyze, evaluate and select, often with limited information, the best course of action.

Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, as well as multi-line telephones and simple office machines.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records.

Ability to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to obtain training and certification in N.C.I.C., CJIS and HTE.

Ability to utilize a high level of discretion, good judgment, and confidentiality.

Ability to maintain a high degree of attentiveness, alertness, and responsiveness to duty.

Ability to maintain self-control in tense situations and work effectively under…