Clerk III - Sheriff

Whatcom County • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is recruiting a full-time, entry-level Clerk III to support the Records and Civil Divisions at the front counter. The position performs administrative and clerical tasks supporting law enforcement and investigative activities. Assignments may include Records, Jail Reception, Sheriff’s Office and Work Center Reception, Investigations, and the Civil Division. Work involves extensive data entry, frequent interaction with teammates and the public, and a high level of accuracy. The Clerk III handles sensitive and confidential information, often concerning crime and victimization, which may be disturbing to some people.

The successful candidate must work cooperatively with diverse individuals, groups, and agencies in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Records/ID Administrator. The salary range is $21.60 to $32.75; the hiring rate depends on qualifications. Annual step increases of approximately 3.8% are subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to negotiated cost-of-living adjustments.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and three years of progressively responsible general office, clerical, and/or secretarial experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of data-entry experience in a law enforcement and/or criminal justice setting and experience working in law enforcement and/or criminal justice. College-level computer courses in database, spreadsheet, and word-processing applications are desirable. Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specified qualifications.

Employment is subject to a background check, including a pre-employment polygraph examination, background investigation, and psychological screening that must meet County criteria for law enforcement employees. Candidates invited to continue in the process will complete clerical skills testing and an oral-board interview. Successful candidates may be placed on a Civil Service Eligibility Register used to fill the current vacancy and additional Clerk III vacancies during the following 12 months. The extensive background-check process may mean that the selected candidate cannot begin work for several months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of progressively responsible general office, clerical, and/or secretarial experience.
• Must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse individuals, groups, and agencies in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Must participate fully in the background-check process, including a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of data-entry experience in a law enforcement and/or criminal justice setting.
• Experience working in law enforcement and/or criminal justice.
• Completion of college-level computer courses in database, spreadsheet, and word-processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Process reports.
• Provide administrative support.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, staff members, and others.
• Enter or obtain data.
• Explain policies and procedures to citizens.
• Interact with victims, suspects, and/or jail inmates in person and over the phone.
• Support law enforcement and investigative activities throughout the Sheriff’s Office.

What This Job Offers

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