Sheriffs Clerk (Level 2)

Department: Sheriff's Department

Anticipated Work Schedule: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, and/or Variable Hours/Shifts (7 Day, 24 Hour Operation)

Reports To: Supervisor/Deputy Sergeant

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 4340

Classified or Unclassified: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $21.27 (start)

Essential Job Functions

Performs a variety of other clerical duties such as faxing, making copies, processing documents, scanning, sorting, recording documents, printing labels, distributing office supplies, collating, etc. Types, enters, proofreads and processes a variety of documents and data; enters information into department databases; enters and retrieves data; runs queries; verifies information for accuracy and completeness.

Acts as a receptionist; responds to questions regarding area of assignment; assists the public in person or by phone; registers visitors; performs intake duties; receives and responds to questions and requests for information; researches inquiries to provide accurate responses. Processes and logs incoming and outgoing mail; retrieves, sorts and delivers incoming mail; compiles and prepares documentation for mailing or delivery as needed; sorts, organizes, labels, and addresses outgoing mail; applies postage utilizing mail machine; scans outgoing mail, time and date stamps incoming documents, delivers documents in person or through established mail delivery systems; maintains related documentation. Maintains departmental files; files copies of letters, reports and other materials; ensures compliance with records retention system procedures.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED with one (1) year of previous experience requiring clerical, reception or similar work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Depending on assignment, may require NCIC and LEADS certification.

Application Process

This is a competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications.

If you do, the PRC will invite you to take a civil service examination. The exam is specific to this position. Everyone who passes the exam goes on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list with the top 25% candidates (or at least the ten highest scoring candidates, whichever is greater). HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.

Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.

If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.

The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.

If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.