Administrative Support

Administrative Support

The Pennington County Jail is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Support professional to join our team. In this vital role, you'll provide essential clerical, administrative, and customer service support to staff, visitors, and members of the public.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Serve as first point of contact for incoming callers, the public and outside agencies, respond to basic questions, relay messages and forward calls to appropriate parties.
• Collect and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
• Scan and upload documents to various systems.
• Prepare, transcribe, assemble, distribute and maintain correspondence.
• Record retention duties to include filing, entering and maintaining data in various systems.
• Basic bookkeeping duties to include calculating input, collecting payment, processing receipts and entering payments.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One to two years of related experience in customer service, clerical, administrative, accounting or bookkeeping.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a computer with working knowledge of computer and software applications, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Possession of or ability to attain a valid South Dakota driver's license within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Benefits

Pennington County Benefit Summary The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Health Care Program Health Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums. Dental Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan. Prescription The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit. Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age. Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off Vacation Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply. Sick Leave Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment. Holidays Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year. All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees. This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.