Front Desk Records Clerk

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Front Desk Records Clerk. This is a civilian entry level position in our Detention Center. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. This is a full-time position 40 hours a week; must be flexible with schedule based on the needs of the organization.

Hours:
• Monday 7 am – 5pm, Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; days off Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Tuesday – Thursday 10:30 am – 8:30 pm, Friday 9 am – 7pm; days off Saturday, Sunday, & Monday
• Wednesday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday 7 am – 5pm; days off Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

Job Summary & Essential Duties
• Monitors and oversee the security of public lobby area in the Clay County Detention Center; allow or prohibits access and/or departure using electronic access controls; monitors electronic weapon screening devices.
• Meets and greets the public, providing response to questions for standard information and providing explanation of well-defined rules; inspects identification card; schedules public and attorney visits for inmates.
• Answers telephone calls, ascertaining the nature of the call, and directing it to the appropriate area; takes telephone messages.
• Provide booking and bond information to bonding companies and citizens.
• Performs basic record keeping duties, and maintains accurate filing of unit records, reports, and documentation.
• Performs various administrative duties in supporting unit functions; opens and distributes mail; delivers legal mail to inmates, enters data into various electronic databases, receives and stamps court transactions; files and copies documents; maintains logs and receipts.
• Receives and date stamps incoming court documentations; distributes documents to appropriate personnel.
• Performs some cash handling; receipts funds and may assist commissary.
• Other duties as assigned and reasonably qualified to perform.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain accurate records; enter and retrieve data or information into a terminal, computer, or other keyboard device
• Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy, ability to use calculator
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Interact with the public tactfully and courteously; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to exert low to moderate physical effort; will involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of weight (less than 20 pounds); remain in a seated position for extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.
• Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures and methods.
• Prefer at least one year of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Salary: $17.75 hourly; $36,920 yearly plus full benefits

First round of applications will be reviewed on April 1, 2024. Position open until filled.