Clerk

Description

Summary: Under general supervision, performs support for the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. Also performs clerical duties and support for the assigned county department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions: Receive visitors and/or telephone calls for inmates in a controlled setting; answer routine inquiries, screen calls or callers, take messages and/or refer to appropriate personnel. Prepares various monthly and weekly reports; provides information to the public as authorized; processes daily mail, and facilitates inmate visitation. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other Job Functions: Performs other job-related duties as directed.

NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; Clerical experience recommended.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Equipment Used: Personal computer, adding machine/calculator, other general office equipment as needed.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; Clerical experience recommended.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; computer skills including word processing; excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and deal effectively with law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Must be able to type 30 wpm.

Work Situations/Demands/Efforts: Work requires organizing; prioritizing; accuracy with attention to detail; flexibility to accommodate a variety of assignments; meeting deadlines; patience in dealing with the public; working as part of a group; performing routine, repetitive duties; working in a high-volume environment. Must be available to work days, evenings, nights and on weekends.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a secured correctional facility. Work can be sedentary, requires working alone in some instances and includes repetitive duties.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.

We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic.

For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits

Agency Jefferson County (TX)

Department Correctional Facility Address 5030 US-69

Beaumont, Texas, 77705

Phone (409) 726-2500

Website https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Sheriff/