Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Posting Date 08/07/26 Final date to receive applications 08/09/26 Pay Range MIN - MID - MAX $20.25 - $26.38 - $32.50 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position The Receptionist provides a variety of specialized clerical and administrative support duties for the Command staff. Tasks performed are specialized including complex and/or sensitive in nature. Employees at this level receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and may be required to interpret operating procedures and policies of the work unit to lower-level staff.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office: Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Exceptional work-life balance: 4/10 schedule based on business needs
• Manageable workload
• Opportunity for criminal polygraph examinations
• Training opportunities with AZ Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists
• Network with other case agencies
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (Pension)
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 30% discount at Kinder Care daycare facilities in the Valley
• MCKids Club daycare next to headquarters.
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or G.E.D Experience
- Two (2) years clerical experience OR Combined education and experience qualifications
- Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Other requirements

• In order to be considered for employment with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job:
  Safety;
  Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has
- Experience in law enforcement administration preferred Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Performs the duties of a Receptionist/Office Assistant Specialized for Executive staff/Command staff at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
• Re-directs calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required
• Picks up and delivers U.S. and inter-office mail
• Greets and assists visitors, as well as the general public
• Composes complex and sensitive forms, letters or memorandum
• Prepares and processes specialized paperwork
• Maintains calendars and schedules activities
• Provides administrative support to Command staff to include, but not limited to, entry of payroll time into ADP payroll system, final timecard reports and overtime reports
• Implements and maintains files and databases, such as office budget, vehicle inventory, personnel lists, property inventory, personnel files, reports for Command staff; tracking/follow-up
• Provides customer service via telephone, email, and in person
• Provides information to public and other agencies
• Creates and manages computer database applications
• Compiles monthly reports/records for staff expenditures
• Handles money deposits, bonds, fines, and various payments
• Trains and directs the workflow of lower-level administrative staff reporting to Command staff
• Attends meetings, take notes, generates reports, and distributes to appropriate personnel
• Monitors the use of supplies and equipment,…