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Form of workThe Civil Office of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the service of civil papers in Cumberland County. Under common law, the Sheriff is bound to provide prompt efficient civil process to the citizens of Cumberland County. North Carolina Law of civil procedure dictates how these civil processes are to be served in this state. North Carolina General Statue 162-14, states that if a process is presented to the Sheriff for service, the Sheriff is legally obligated to attempt service.
Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to perform moderately complex, secretarial and general office assistance work in the Sheriff's Office. Employee answers telephones, responds to inquiries, composes and types material, establishes and maintains files, routes mail and other correspondence, prepares and maintains records and computer databases, etc. Employee is also responsible for reviewing material prepared by others for accuracy and correcting as necessary and for handling confidential information. Duties require the position incumbent to have considerable knowledge of programs, policies and procedures of the office assigned. Performs related work as directed.
Graduation from high school or GED and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least one year of office assistant, secretarial or records processing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
High School Diploma
Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office The Authorization for Release form must be notarized. We are able to notarize your application free of charge and provide photocopies of your documents.
Must be able to obtain DCI certification. Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain DCI (Division of Criminal Investigation) certification.
- Provide excellent customer service to citizens and members of this and other agencies
- Answers telephones and directs calls when necessary
- Responds to inquiries from the public as well as other government agencies
- Composes and types material
- Establishes and maintains proficient filing systems
- Routes mail and other communication
- Prepares and maintains records and computer databases
- Complies reports for other sections within the Sheriff's Office
- Reviews material prepared by others for accuracy and corrects as necessary
- Handles confidential information
- Prepares documents for court
- Conduct criminal history checks
- Makes entries into DCI (DVO ONLY)
Maintains organization of office, workspace, and storage area
- Works regularly with members from the Department of Social Services and attorney offices
- Performs other duties as assigned
