Sr. Office Assistant-Detention-Sheriff's Office

Senior Office Assistant - Detention Salary Range: $20.50 hourly, based on qualifications. Closing Date: Upon Filling Position. Responsibilities Greets and directs visitors to the proper location within the department. Responds to telephone inquiries and/or routes to appropriate person. Type correspondence, letters, and reports to the department. Processes report for federal, state and local agencies; prepares required reports and distributes appropriate person or agencies. Maintains employee’s files as required. Notarizes documents for department and outside agencies, as needed. Responds to verbal and written request for information and/or documents from judges, courts and attorneys. Assists co-workers with duties. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Qualifications High School Diploma / GED. One (1) year job related experience. Good computer and typing skills; good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, other employees and elected officials. Good organizational skills; multi-tasking and ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize own work. Ability to work with coworkers as part of a team to manage complex cases when necessary. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. Testing Requirement All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson‑Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process. Applicants must contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding. Do not wait until later in the process. How to Schedule Your Test Contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources directly Monday‑Friday between the hours of 8:00 am‑4:00 pm. Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule: (Penni Fields) View phone number on click.appcast.io or (J.R. Galvan) View phone number on click.appcast.io. Nelson Denny Test: 35 Minutes. Location (Gus George Academy Building): Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144 Richmond, Texas 77469 All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fort Bend County