Investigative Administrative Assistant

Manatee County Sheriff's Office • Fl 34205, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative and clerical support work to assist the section/unit. Includes typing and data entry; tracking, verifying and updating reports for internal use; customer service call handling; timely processing and disseminating of information, paperwork and follow-through for a variety of section/unit support needs. Interacts with inside and outside customer contacts. Handles all matters with speed and accuracy.

Requirements

• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ability to compile data and information for reports
• Ability to compose letters and memoranda
• Ability to explain policies and procedures
• Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computer systems and/or programs in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, or other documentation as required by the position
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to proof own work
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and/or compiling correspondence
• Ability to type
• Knowledge of general office policies, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Skill in the use of office equipment including computers, printers, scanners, and various software applications
• Required to speak and hear clearly
• Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Requires close vision
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Two years' experience as an Administrative Assistant, or equivalent required
• Strong computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Florida driver license required
• 35 WPM typing required

Responsibilities

• Provides information, assistance, and services to the general public, employees, and others in person, by telephone or by other forms of communication.
• Prepares and maintains written correspondence as required
• Performs routine computer-related duties including data entry and retrieval.
• Performs routine clerical, scanning, and filing duties.
• Maintains accurate records of office files, libraries, and inventory files.
• Retrieves and delivers information, documents, supplies or parts from vendors and/or Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
• Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget, as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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