Receptionist Clerk

Brazoria County (TX) • Angleton, TX

73d

About The Position

The receptionist answers directly to the training and personnel coordinator and ultimately to the chief juvenile probation officer. The receptionist's principal duties are to remain available to the public by being strategically placed at the front reception area to greet the public and receive all department incoming telephone calls. This is a key position as the receptionist is often the first contact the public has with this department. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in carrying out responsibilities by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience as a secretary, bookkeeper or receptionist
• At least 2 years working in an office setting with an ability to type 40 words per minute with minimal mistakes
• Valid Texas Driver's License and proof of liability coverage
• Clean criminal history

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in office skills
• At least 2 years experience as a secretary, bookkeeper or receptionist
• At least 1 year experience working in an office setting

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance is required
• Greets the public
• Answers phones, forwards calls, and takes messages as needed
• Notifies personnel regarding persons arriving for their appointments
• Handles all incoming and outgoing mail
• Faxes documents and distributes incoming faxed documents
• Conducts distribution of mail between department units
• Destroys documents as requested by staff and allowed by law
• Distributes pay stubs to personnel
• Scans files for archiving purposes
• Performs miscellaneous duties as requested by staff
• Prepares miscellaneous paperwork for bookkeeping and detention
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees