Clerical Specialist – Sheriff’s Office Permits & Records

County-of-Winona---Winona-County; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona County is seeking a clerical and customer service position at the Law Enforcement Center in Winona, MN. The role includes greeting visitors, processing gun permits, conducting annual Permit to Carry reviews, answering non-emergency calls, and preparing reports for the Finance Department.

The position offers a starting wage of $25.06 per hour, with advancement up to $32.92 per hour, depending on qualifications. Applications open until 4:00 p.m. November 9, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of increasingly responsible general clerical experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Ability to type from plain copy accurately.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide front-desk customer service.
• Process and review gun permits.
• Perform annual Permit to Carry reviews.
• Answer non-emergency calls and prepare reports for the Finance Department.
• Maintain filing and basic data-entry tasks.

Skills

Office procedures

Arithmetic accuracy

Filing systems

Report preparation

Data interpretation

Decision making

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Communication

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Winona County is seeking a clerical and customer service position at the Law Enforcement Center in Winona, MN. The role includes greeting visitors, processing gun permits, conducting annual Permit to Carry reviews, answering non-emergency calls, and preparing reports for the Finance Department.

The position offers a starting wage of $25.06 per hour, with advancement up to $32.92 per hour, depending on qualifications. Applications open until 4:00 p.m. November 9, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.