SHERIFF'S OFFICE SPECIALIST, INTERMEDIATE

Clerk Position

The Clerk position performs a variety of general clerical work in support of the organizational unit to which assigned; provides word processing and data entry support; and to provide general information and assistance to staff and the public. This position entails a shift work schedule and may be subject to graveyard rotations.

The listing closes on 9/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada).

Employer: County of El Paso

Salary: $36,029.52 Annually

Location: (Could be any assigned County location) - 3850 Justice Rd., El Paso, TX 79938, TX

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 2025-00371

Department: Sheriff's Office

Opening Date: 11/06/2025

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable Experience and Education: High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years of office or clerical experience; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certificates and Licenses Required: depending on area assigned National Crime Index Computer (NCIC)/Texas Crime Computer Index Computer (TCIC) certification; Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Typical Duties

Assists and responds to requests for information from staff and the public in person or by phone, provides basic information on department and assigned program policies and procedures; Assists with issues, receives types and processes various applications, reports, permits, licenses and other forms; Types, scans, enters, records, proofreads and processes a variety of documents including general correspondence, reports, memos and statistical charts from rough draft, or verbal instruction, may compose routine correspondence; Performs various clerical duties on a computer which may include data processing, entering data into a spreadsheet or database program; Performs routine system back-up duties, runs computer reports as requested, processes department reports; Maintains a variety of statistical records, checks and tabulates statistical data, prepares routine statistical reports; Performs a wide variety of routine clerical work including sorting, filing, copying, billing, verifying, recording information on records and sending delinquent notices when necessary; Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Additional Information

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment. May be required to travel to other Sheriff's Office branches when assigned or at times, on very short notice. May be required to work holidays, shift work, weekends. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor. Reports to: Designee Assigned by Sheriff's Office Directs: This is a non-supervisory position Other: Has frequent contact with other county employees, vendors, federal, state, and city agencies, law enforcement, and the general public

El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following: HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.