0000007509.CLERK II.J P PRECINCT 4 PLACE 2

Dallas County • Grand Prairie, TX

13d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Clerk II performs moderately complex support tasks within established policies and procedures and under moderate supervision. Duties may include processing and distributing documents and records, compiling and maintaining data, reconciling funds or inventory, and providing customer service to the public. The position is with Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2. The Juvenile Department notes that the role may involve working with juveniles who have committed dangerous or aggressive acts, in an emotionally demanding or stressful environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Two years of job-related experience, 30 college credit hours, or a combination of the two.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute or 60 keystrokes per minute.
• Knowledge of computer applications and standard word-processing software.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work, and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the general public.
• Candidates for clerical, administrative, or secretarial positions must pass at least one skills test, selected according to the position and department's operational needs; testing may include 10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, MS Excel, MS Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting, or timed typing.
• For the Juvenile Department, ability to work with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts in an emotionally demanding or stressful environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements that may include prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, verify, and process documents, instruments, records, bills, payments, and receipts.
• Input data to complete routine correspondence, forms, reports, and other documents.
• Research, locate, retrieve, and prepare documents, records, and other assigned data.
• Answer routine inquiries and resolve basic customer service issues.
• Collect, input, update, and reconcile data, funds, or inventory, and maintain document and supply filing or storage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED