Receptionist

City of New York • New York City, NY

20h

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Receptionist for its Investigators/Security Unit. Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Receptionist welcomes and directs visitors and office personnel, provides telephone coverage, records external visitors, and helps maintain access controls. The role also periodically supports lobby security, screens employees and visitors, completes required training, and performs related duties assigned by supervisors or managers. The candidate must be able and willing to work flexible hours.

The position is listed under the Community Assistant title and classification 56056. No formal education or experience is required, but candidates must be able to understand and carry out simple instructions and understand and be understood in English.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions.
• Ability to understand and be understood in English.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Security license.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet, welcome, and direct visitors and KCDA personnel to the appropriate location.
• Promptly notify executive personnel when visitors arrive.
• Answer and direct telephone calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of external visitors to the floor.
• Prevent restricted or unauthorized personnel from entering areas they should not access.
• Periodically support lobby security, including covering breaks or staff vacations.
• Screen employees and visitors.
• Attend, complete, and maintain State and Agency training requirements.
• Assist with other related duties assigned by supervisors or managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed