Office Support III (Juvenile Probation)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of advanced typing and clerical duties; including typing various documents, preparing and processing Court documents, inputting and maintaining database.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions
1. Interprets, types and processes various Court documents and adds Court information to case files.
2. Types various reports, evaluations, letters, memos, dictation, forms, etc. from written or dictated form; reviews and proofreads all work checking for spelling and grammatical errors. Maintains good condition of case files.
3. Inputs and updates information in PC database and face sheets.

Non-Essential Functions
1. Answers telephones calls and waits on visitors and directs same to appropriate persons. Responds to citizen inquires by giving general information only.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma.
2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in advanced typing and office practices including working with varied computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
3. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Basic elements of English language usage, comprehension, reading, and spelling; and arithmetic.
2. Ability to perform routine clerical work including typing, filing, answering telephones and waiting on visitors.
3. Ability to utilize various computer equipment and software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. Ability to operate standard office equipment including photocopier, FAX machine, computer and printer.
5. Ability to type at a speed of 47 WPM from clear copy with 85% accuracy.
6. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
7. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Ability and willingness to learn and to perform tasks of progressively increasing difficulty.
10. Ability to work independently and as a team.
11. Ability to be a self-starter and work with little supervision.
12. Ability to make some independent judgement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds a distance of fifteen (15) feet or less.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Normal working environment

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• typing and office practices: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location