Sheriff’s Service Assistant

Overview

The Sheriff's Service Assistant is a non-sworn law enforcement position within the Detention Services Bureau. The role includes custodial, administrative and court assignments.
There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

The incumbent accepts bail, receives money for inmates, issues receipts, files and maintains inmate records in the custody management system, and operates and monitors controls to allow jail personnel to move throughout the jail safely. The position supports court functions and performs related administrative tasks.

We are looking for a team player with strong customer service skills, experience or knowledge of a public-safety setting, and the ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate works varied schedules including nights, weekends and holidays, has rapid and accurate data entry skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). The candidate should be comfortable learning new software related to criminal records checks, law-enforcement automated databases and Live Scan fingerprint systems, and communicate clearly with people of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Knowledge of:

• Standard office administrative practices and procedures including computer applications and software related to department work.
• Business mathematics and financial record-keeping and report production.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; make decisions in routine procedural matters.
• Exercise good judgment while working within established policies and procedures.
• Enter data and operate a computer terminal.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Communicate clearly with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Work in a controlled security environment and handle irate persons.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Obtain, record and provide accurate information by phone or personal contact.
• Work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Receive and distribute cash, issue receipts and balance accounts.
• Establish effective working relationships during performance of duties.

One (1) year of experience in a customer-service, public-contact or office-support position, or education/training in a related field on a year-for-year basis.

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline ne.

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