Corrections Clerk

About the role

This position provides clerical support to an assigned work unit within the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO).

Responsibilities

• Meets and greets the public, providing responses to questions for standard information and providing explanations of well-defined rules.
• Takes telephone inquiries and complaints, ascertaining the nature of the call, and directing it to the appropriate entity; takes telephone messages.
• Performs basic record keeping duties, maintaining accurate filing of unit records, reports, and documentation.
• Performs light keyboard work, general data entry, and the processing of routine unit data.
• Makes copies of various records, reports/documentation, and distributes to appropriate entities.
• Operates office equipment, i.e., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Affords liaison between supervisors, other departments, and outside agencies, gathering and relaying information as needed.
• Affords assistance to co-workers in support of duties, and completion of unit required job duties.
• Performs high volume of telephone reception, responding to emails.
• Performs related duties as directed.
• May be subject to random drug testing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
• Clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Human Resources experience preferred.
• If applicant served in the military, an honorable discharge is required.
• Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record required.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal relations and customer service.
• Time management and organization.
• Attention to detail and task accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks quickly and adhere to established routines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work efficiently under direct supervision and meet deadlines.

Supplemental Information

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily sedentary, requiring light physical effort including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods at a computer or workstation. Manual dexterity is required for operating office equipment. Work is performed in a standard office environment without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dust, noise, fumes, or extreme temperatures.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The SLCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SLCSO will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.