Administrative Assistant-Emergency Communications-Sheriff's Office

About the role

The position provides clerical support for the department, handling telephone inquiries, timesheets, supplies, mail, notarization, and emergency‑management duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all clerical duties for the department.
• Answers telephone inquiries and/or routes to the appropriate person.
• Provides information as requested and assists other employees, attorneys, and the public.
• Completes timesheets for payroll for all division employees.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Processes incoming and interoffice mail.
• Notarizes documents as needed.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of job‑related clerical experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must schedule and pass the Nelson‑Denny Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process.

To schedule the test, contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:00 pm. Call Penni Fields at 281‑238‑1586 or J.R. Galvan at 281‑238‑1587. The test is 35 minutes and is administered at the Gus George Academy Building, Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources, 1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144, Richmond, TX 77469.

Skills

• Good computer and typing skills.
• Strong organizational skills; record‑keeping ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Verbal and written communication skills.