Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant, the incumbent will perform clerical and administrative duties to support District 3 Patrol. As well as, but not limited to assisting the citizens of Harris County with law enforcement related tasks, questions and/ or concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and receipt money in STARS for processing offense and accident reports
• Process payroll in STARS, and maintain payroll files
• Maintain filing system of memoranda, letters, documents and other materials for assigned duty section
• Answer telephones, take messages, provide information, and refer inquiries to appropriate locations
• Type and distribute reports and correspondence; enters computer data
• Comply with civil service, departmental, bureau and division rules, regulations and standard operating procedures
• Perform other assignments and duties as required and/ or necessary

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clerical, administrative, or customer service paid work experience in an office environment
• Must pass the HCSO Clerical Skills Test pre-employment testing with a minimum overall score of 75%, and score a typing speed of 35 w.p.m with 85% accuracy. (Additional testing or a higher score may be required for specific assignments)

Skilled in:

• Department organization and Harris County structure JWEB, RMS, STARS, TeleStaff, Superion, and LENS
• Proficient in the use of standard office software programs such as MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to:

• Handle sensitive information with discretion and exercise confidentiality
• Prepare correspondence, and reports and assist in the processing of documents promptly as required
• Communicate effectively with the public, representatives of state agencies, other law enforcement agencies, and staff members
• Effectively communicate, answer telephone calls, take messages, and provide information in a concise manner
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, keep organized and accurate records
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Present a professional image as a representative of the Harris County Sheriff's Office
• Work in a team environment with varying personalities
• Work cooperatively with others
• Work overtime and/ or varying duty hours as deemed necessary; an excellent attendance record

• Bilingual
• Associates Degree
• Knowledge of Superion
• Knowledge of CRIS
• Has an active notary stamp

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This role is sedentary; however, the ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds is necessary to lift files or boxes of files, documents, etc.

To Apply:

• Complete online job application (including HCSO employment history and education)

Note:

• Applicant submission of the Job Request Packet does not guarantee an interview

Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.