BAXTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Job Opening Announcement

POSITION:                Secretary – Administration Division

OPENS:                     October 30, 2018

CLOSES:                  November 9, 2018

STARTING WAGE: Base wage at grade and step established by Quorum Court.  Can be exceeded with credit for prior experience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

    The Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of Secretary – Administration Division.

     The Secretary – Administration Division performs all administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties generally and customarily associated with office positions in a professional office environment.  These include, but are not limited to, receptionist duties, multi-line phone system, assisting citizens by phone and in person, accepting fine and bond payments, processing arrest warrants and civil process issued by the courts, handling traffic citations, warnings, incident reports, and accident reports.

     The position will also be responsible for receipt and deposit procedures, bank statement reconciliations, and many other associated tasks.  The position may also have responsibilities related to the sex offender registration processes.

     Extensive use of computer is required.  Proficiency with MS Word and Excel is a necessity, as is the ability to quickly learn and utilize various records management system software.  Excellent communications skills are required.  A complete job description is available upon request.

     Applications are available from the Sheriff's Administration Offices and will be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office  through Friday, November 9th,  at 4:30 PM.   Resumes will not be acceptable unless accompanied by a fully completed application for employment.

/s/ John F. Montgomery,
Baxter County Sheriff