Administrative Assistant

Job AnnouncementUnder general supervision, provide the results of criminal history searches to the requesting magistrate, probation staff, police department order, or other official criminal justice agency. Maintains accurate file systems and updates defendant records as required by the agency. Verifies the results of completed pretrial defendant questionnaires for content and accuracy via telephone. Provide case entry and retrieval for General District Court, probation and court appointed attorney assignments. Reviews warrants and prepares other court case documents for pick-up and processing. This position provides general administrative support in the assigned functional areas of office administration, court support services, records management, and/or front-line customer service. Schedule: This position has a rotating 10-hour shift: 4 days a week. Rotation Week 1 - Sunday – Wednesday 10:30AM to 8:30PM; Rotation Week 2- Thursday – Saturday 10:30AM to 8:30PM, Sunday 8:30 PM to 6:30 AM; and Rotation Week 3- Monday - Thursday 8:30 PM to 6:30 AM.Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and one year of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s). CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: VCIN-VA Criminal Information Network (Required within 6 months) NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge and experience of general office administration procedures and record/file management.Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.Basic knowledge and experience with databases.The ability to work both independently and within a team setting.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home, including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY?View phone number on click.appcast.io. View email address on click.appcast.io . EEO/AA/TTY.BenefitsMerit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageGroup Term Life InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLiveWell ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramsPaid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid HolidaysContributory Retirement PlanDeferred CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployees' Child Care CenterContinuous Learning OpportunitiesPlease click here (Download PDF reader) for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student AidFor additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.Non-Merit PositionsNon-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance CoverageFlexible Spending ProgramDeferred CompensationTemporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits