Adams County Jail Secretary Full Time

Type:Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate:$16.22 / Hour

Posted Date:11/18/2021

Deadline to Apply:12/10/2021

JOB TITLE

Jail Secretary

DEPARTMENT

Sheriff’s Office

REPORTS TO

Jail Administrator(s)

CLASSIFICATION

Nonexempt

DATE

November 2021

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full Time

TRAVEL

No overnight travel is expected for this position.

SUMMARY

This is a non-sworn position responsible for routine clerical and administrative duties and tasks for the jail, and acts as the liaison between the jail and the Courthouse.

DUTIES

Meet and greet individuals of the community in person, over the telephone, and other computer-based devices;

Answer inquiries from the public, resolve issues, and direct persons with issues and questions to the proper resource;

Assist in audits and inventory control;

Maintain records, archives, and filing systems;

Maintain sensitivity and provide equal services without regard to race, religion, gender, or cultural group;

Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public;

Attend and complete all required training and demonstrations of proficiency;

Establish and maintain liaison with local, county, state, and federal agencies, as well as public officials;

Support any other lawful duty assigned by the agency;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Operate computers, calculators, copies, fax machines, and scanning devices;

Ability to answer and direct non-emergency telephone calls, take messages, keyboard and file documents, maintain departmental records, and write correspondence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be sitting at a desk in a confined area for eight [8] or more hours.

EEO Statement

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To apply for this position, please complete the application packet and email to shester@co.adams.il.us, or drop off at the Jail at 537 Vermont Street, Quincy IL.