Secretary

Salary : $34,944.00 - $41,932.80 Annually
Location : Buzz Westfall Justice Center - Clayton, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00249
Department: Justice Services - Transportation
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description
Make a Difference in Your Community

The St. Louis County Department of Justice Services seeks an experienced Secretary to perform a variety of administrative work by providing secretarial support to a manager or defined unit.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $16.80 - $20.16 hourly, based on your experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits:
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program:

Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples

• Prepare memos, correspondence, forms, charts, tables and technical and/or confidential reports and summaries.
• Receive and screen incoming calls, answer and process inquiries or refer calls to appropriate individual.
• Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, answer inquiries or refer visitors to appropriate person.
• Schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments, services, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Receive, prioritize and distribute County Department mail.
• Process Court documents.

Marginal Function Examples

• Use software applications to create and develop spreadsheets, databases, specialized reports and summaries.
• Update and maintain databases, spreadsheets, payroll records, logs, lists, and ledgers.
• Post invoices, prepare requisitions and assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
• Prepare and distribute materials and minutes of meetings.
• Maintain files and County Department records.
• Order and maintain appropriate office supplies and equipment.
• Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of experience in a general office environment.
• Preference may be given to candidates who:
  • Have experience working in a government, legal, court, or public-sector office environment.
  • Possess intermediate to advanced skills using office software such as Microsoft Office, database systems, or electronic document management applications.

Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.


The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105
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St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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01


Do you have at least three years of professional work experience in a general office environment?

• Yes
• No

02


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please share brief details of your relevant work experience. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please respond with NA.
03


Do you have experience working in a government, legal, court, or public-sector office environment?

• Yes
• No

04


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please share brief details of your work experience in a government, legal, court, or public-sector office environment. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please respond with NA.
05


What is your proficiency using office software such as Microsoft Office, database systems, or electronic document management applications?

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06


Please provide brief details to supplement your response to the previous question which asked about your level of proficiency with office software such as Microsoft Office, database systems, or electronic document management applications.If you answered "No experience" to the previous question, please respond with NA.
07


Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization.If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
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These Supplemental Questions serve as the first-round screening interview. By selecting "Yes" to this question, you acknowledge that you have completed these Supplemental Questions to the fullest extent.

• Yes
• No

Required Question