Sheriff's Clerk- Jail Division- Starting Salary $15.48

at  Houston County Alabama

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED certificate plus one year of clerical experience. Previous experience in a legal or law enforcement environment is preferred but not required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Required to be bondable for Notary Public Commission. All applicants will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation prior to employment. Other minimum qualifications are at the discretion of the Houston County Sheriff.

NO ATTEMPT IS MADE TO DESCRIBE ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. SOME DUTIES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

• Knowledge of Houston County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policies, rules, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the operation of basic office equipment.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to sex offender registration and notification.
• Knowledge of law enforcement, criminal justice, and court terminology.
• Ability to deal with people in a polite and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to complete forms and type correspondence.
• Ability to read and understand court records and documents, law changes and policy procedures.
• Ability to interact efficiently with the office of the courts and provide information in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidential and/or investigative materials.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel and attend seminars and training when required.
• Ability to articulate, with care and clarity, the Sheriff’s Office position on issues, which may be sensitive.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and in accordance with policy and regulations.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involved with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office activities and policies.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS ALL INCLUSIVE. TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS SATISFACTORILY. SINCE EVERY DUTY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION MAY NOT BE DESCRIBED HEREIN, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES NOT SPECIFICALLY SPELLED OUT IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION, BUT WHICH MAY BE REASONABLY CONSIDERED TO BE INCIDENTAL IN THE PERFORMING OF THEIR DUTIES JUST AS THOUGH THEY WERE ACTUALLY WRITTEN OUT IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. THE HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Sheriff’s Office
• Posted: 8/29/24
• Expires: 9/7/24