Sheriff's Technician

Beaufort County South Carolina•Beaufort, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary duty of a Beaufort County Sheriff's Technician is to perform clerical duties involving the receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving, and distribution of all types of records, orders, documents, evidence, and other data pertaining to the enforcement of the local laws of Beaufort County, both criminal and civil. The person(s) selected for this position must be proficient in the English language, and they must be able to operate typical office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and other equipment. The person selected should be proficient in Microsoft Word products. This position is an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., full-time, non-exempt position assigned to the BCSO Law Enforcement Center located at 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC. The person will be under the direct supervision of the Criminal Records Supervisor. Criminal Records is a part of the Administrative Branch of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Technicians are promoted at scheduled intervals during their first five years of employment, i.e., to Sheriff s Tech I at 1 year. Sheriff s Tech II at 3 years, and Sheriff's Tech III at 5 years. As a Sheriff's Technician becomes more proficient in their duties, there are opportunities to be transferred to other divisions within the Sheriff's Office as they become available.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
US citizen or legally permitted to work in the US.
Possess a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
Clean criminal history, with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
No convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
Able to communicate effectively in writing, in person and/or over the telephone.
Proficient with a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties involving the receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving, and distribution of all types of records, orders, documents, evidence, and other data pertaining to the enforcement of local laws of Beaufort County, both criminal and civil.
Operate typical office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and other equipment.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word products.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance (with affordable employee contributions)
Long-term disability
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Ancillary products which include: Cancer, accidental, critical illness, whole life insurance with a long care term rider, Short-term disability
Free Employee Assistance Program through Guidance Resources
13 paid holidays
Sick leave
Paid leave time
Retirement through the South Carolina Retirement System (peba.sc.gov/scrs)
Optional participation in South Carolina's Deferred Compensation Programs, 401(k) and 457(b) / traditional and Roth (peba.sc.gov/deferred-comp)