Support Assistant - Part-Time

Hamilton County • Cumberland, RI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as Part-Time Support Assistant for the Sheriff, responsible for providing assistance to support department personnel. This role involves assisting with inventory management, purchasing processes, equipment serviceability, training coordination, warrant validation and entry, and various clerical duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Indiana Driver's License, and the ability to work effectively in an office environment with frequent interruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of department policies and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated tasks.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• 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, various law enforcement agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the purchasing agent with maintaining accurate inventory of department supplies and equipment, and monitors expenditures, processes purchase orders, claims and vouchers.
• Maintains current and working knowledge of department-related supplies, technology, and equipment.
• Researches and prepares specifications for purchase of new equipment and related items, obtains quotes, determines applicability and cost-effectiveness, and makes purchasing recommendations.
• Assists with maintaining the serviceability of equipment and supplies.
• Assists the training coordinator with training related activities.
• Validates active warrants, entering new warrants into New World, pulling served/expired warrants, and filing hard copies as needed.
• Performs duties of, and backup for the warrants department, and tax warrant department as needed.
• Performs various clerical duties as assigned/requested, such as typing, faxing reports, scanning documents, locating records on computer, and assisting department personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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