Office Assistant/Cashier (Adult Probation)

Position Overview

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States, supervising more than 70,000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision, outpatient counseling, cognitive-behavioral programming, and residential treatment, designed to strengthen our clients' abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices, we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision. Position Overview: Processes all payments, i.e., restitution, supervisory fee, etc., made through the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department. Assists in the completion of all clerical tasks within his/her assigned Region/Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that all payments are processed promptly and uniformly. Maintains an accurate, daily balance of all payments received. Assists CSOs with understanding/translating the Fee Screens when needed. Reconciles current day's totals at the end of the shift. Responds to all inquiries in an efficient, courteous manner. Assist with answering multi-line switchboard and greet clients in courteous manner. Performs other related duties as assigned. Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public. Works overtime as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Requirements

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Experience with 10-key adding machine. At least six (6) months previous cashier experience and clerical. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Type 30 words per minute. Able to lift heavy files, up to 25-30 pounds. Thorough knowledge of current office practices and procedures. Good working knowledge of current computer functions and procedures. Licensure: Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License and must be insurable under the Department's automobile insurance program. NOTE: To qualify for this position, required experience, education and skills must be clearly stated in your application's employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.

Preferences

Prior Business Office experience to include handling large sums of money.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-time. Hours will be discussed during departmental interview. Willingness to work flexible hours. Salary: $ 3,264.04 - $ 3,729.28 Monthly. Depends on Qualifications. Based on 26 Pay Periods. Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Organizational Relationships: Reports To: Shift Supervisor of the Business Office or in the case of the Cashier assigned to a Region/Program, he/she will report to the appropriate Region Manager only for the purposes of complying with Departmental Policies and Procedures. The Office Manager will assign the duties and responsibilities. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits including Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Wellness Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Paid Time Off (PTO) including Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service), Eleven (11) County-observed holidays, One (1) floating holiday per year, Paid Parental Leave*, Sick Leave. Retirement Savings Benefit including 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: Professional learning & development opportunities, Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan), Flexible work schedule*, METRO RideSponsor Program*. * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: