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Clark County Jail Services is located in Vancouver, WA. We are professional, rewarding and supportive.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
Support Specialist II - Jail Services Department
Law Enforcement Center
Full time
Job Summary
The Clark County Jail Services Department is recruiting for a Support Specialist II position that will work in Jail Records. The Jail Records unit processes court orders, calculates sentences, and processes releases for persons incarcerated in the Clark County Jail. The unit also coordinates fugitive extraditions and manages prisoner transports.
The Support Specialist II performs the full range of administrative support functions including heavy public contact via phones and in person which is typically a major function of these positions. Duties typically include word processing, data entry, basic math calculations, processing forms and other paperwork, and filing. This is the journey or full working level in the Support Specialist series and requires experience in an administrative support role.
This position is represented by the Sheriff’s Office Support Guild.
Qualifications
Two years of clerical or administrative support experience. Successful completion of post-secondary education or training in office principles and practices can be substituted for the minimum experience (45 credit hours for each year).
The ideal candidate will have the following capabilities and experience:
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook and Excel, plus have significant exposure to other applications including spreadsheet and database management systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of changing daily and weekly tasks, requiring the ability to hand off work to coworkers during shift changes.
- Strong oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain and create effective working relationships in a high stress environment.
All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.
Knowledge of: general office practices, procedures, and technologies; business correspondence techniques and formats including spelling, punctuation, and grammar; basic bookkeeping; and standards for effective communication and interpersonal relations.
Ability to: utilize computers and other standard office equipment; develop and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively with callers, visitors, customers, and the general public; produce timely and quality documents, forms, and reports; use various computer software applications with a high degree of proficiency.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An on-line application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Here is a link to the online application.
https://clarkcountywashington.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ClarkCountyJobs/details/Sheriff-s-Support-Specialist-II---Jail-Services-Department_R002361
Written Exam (Pass/Fail based on 65%) - Online computer skills testing will be required. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Background Investigation - Involves a comprehensive investigation based on information provided by finalist’s personal history statements (from high school years forward).
Final Interview: Successful candidates will be invited to participate in the final selection interview. (Note: All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a comprehensive background check, a drug test and a polygraph exam).
Post Offer Process: Selected candidates will be given a polygraph exam, and be drug tested.
Examples of Duties
KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enters, updates, and/or deletes data on local, state and national computerized records as appropriate to provide and maintain accurate case files, records, and logs of police information such as: stolen/recovered/impounded properties, missing or wanted persons, weapon purchases and permits, restraining orders, warrant logs, booking/arrest/release data, dispositions of court actions, and driving records.
- Provides background checks and other requested information to officers and authorized agencies, assessing local, state and federal computerized record systems.
- Assists the public by issuing concealed weapons permits, corrections records, personnel files, correspondence, etc.
- Sends, originates, receives and routes teletype messages.
- May assist with coordination of arrangement for prisoner transports into the County.
- Redacts and produces police reports to the public.
- Performs related duties as required.
Salary Grade
Sheriff Support.820
Salary Range
$19.13 - $24.49- per hour
Close Date
Open
Recruiter
Leslie Harrington Smith
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Employee Benefits and additional compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
Screening Process
Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Some recruitments may require the following:
Assessment, Cover Letter, Practical Exam, Evidence of a valid driver’s license, Criminal Background Check or other requirements.
Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department.
Employment References may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.20 - $30.16 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Vancouver, WA 98660: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
