Highway Patrol - Troop 6 Headquarters Administrative Assistant (60021997)

About the Role

Performs complex administrative and secretarial duties for Troop Six Patrol Headquarters under general supervision, assisting staff with the general operation of all administrative activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates personnel records, including informing employees of changes in insurance programs and benefits.
• Assists employees in completing proper forms for insurance and change of address.
• Secures and maintains files of a confidential nature.
• Reviews and prepares payroll by verifying all South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) information is submitted by Troop Six Personnel.
• Drafts written material and correspondence for the Troop Commander and staff, ensuring correct format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Reviews and separates summons tickets from transmittal forms and maintains accurate enforcement records.
• Screens and refers telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public by telephone and in person.
• Assists with general office and administrative tasks, particularly in the absence of other staff, including special assignments (e.g., bike rallies, races, hurricanes).
• Performs other required duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Work experience directly related to the area of employment (a bachelor’s degree may substitute for this experience).
• Agency-specific requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree, or
  • Associate’s degree with two (2) years of experience, or
  • High school diploma with four (4) years of experience.
• Knowledge of office management policies, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of grammatical rules, language usage, and clerical formats.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information and special assignments with discretion and tact.