Data Entry Clerk

Hamilton County, Indiana•Cumberland, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Part-Time Data Entry Clerk for Community Corrections, responsible for entering data into a computer program, providing clerical assistance to department personnel and assisting the public. The position requires performing various data entry and clerical functions, assisting other department personnel, and periodically performing receptionist duties such as answering the telephone, managing the department lobby, greeting visitors, reviewing documents, responding to inquiries, providing information, directing individuals, and taking messages. Related duties are performed as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of standard office and terminology, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks.
Ability to properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, and copier.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, attorneys, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours.

Responsibilities

Performs various data entry and various clerical functions as assigned or needed including test results, and class attendance.
Assists other department personnel as assigned or as needed, and periodically performs duties of the Receptionist in his/her absence, such as answering the telephone and managing the department lobby by greeting visitors, reviewing documents and/or asking questions to determine purpose of call/visit, responding to inquires, providing information, directing to proper location or staff, taking messages, or directing/transferring to appropriate individual or department.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life (employee, spouse, children)
Long and short-term Disability
Hamilton County Employee Health Center & Pharmacy (Noblesville/Westfield): High quality primary medical care facility and wellness services
Advocacy Program – One-on-one appointment with a Physician to evaluate chronic illness/injuries
Nutrition Education and Wellness Center (diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss and management, cancer and kids health)
Pharmacy – Low-cost co-payments, encourage use of generic meds, Medication Management Program providing review of medication interactions/effectiveness
Sick leave
Bereavement
Holidays (10-13 per year)
Compensatory time
Paid time off (1 week at 6 months, 2 weeks at 1 year then an additional day each year until max of 22 days on year 15). Upon completion of 30 years of service time, employees earn 1 additional day per year up to 40 years of service time.
Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund Pension (annuity & pension)
AUL Deferred Compensation Plan
McCready Retirement (Merit staff)