CLERK I (GENERIC)

Dallas County; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a clerical support professional to perform routine customer service and data entry tasks within a well-defined policy framework. The role operates under direct supervision and involves filing, data maintenance, and basic administrative duties.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, can type 25 wpm, and will complete skills tests including 10-key, data entry and MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Ability to type 25 wpm or 50 kspm and pass required skill tests.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong focus on accuracy, filing and data entry tasks with customer service orientation.
• Testing may include 10-key, data entry, filing, grammar, math, MS Excel, MS Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting and timed typing.

Responsibilities

• Performs support/clerical duties including alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents.
• Interacts with the public or departments by answering routine inquiries and processing information requests.
• Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and documents.
• Prepares or processes documents, records, bills or vouchers.
• May handle monies and distribute materials to appropriate persons or agencies.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Data entry

Customer service

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

10-key

Job description

Performs limited routine support tasks primarily involving customer service and support/clerical activities which may include: processing requests for information; entering and maintaining data; answering routine inquiries; and filing and maintaining data, correspondence, files, reports, etc. Works within a well-defined framework of policies and procedures, under immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs support/clerical duties to include alphabetizing, indexing, verifying, filing and maintaining documents, materials and files.
• 2. Interacts effectively with the public or other departments by answering routine inquiries and processing requests for information.
• 3. Inputs, accesses and maintains databases, files and other documents.
• 4. Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, bills, or vouchers.
• 5. May accept, track, and distribute monies, records, correspondence, materials, files and information to appropriate persons, agencies and other entities.
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to type 25 wpm or 50 kspm. Candidates for all clerical, administrative and/or secretarial positions will be required to take and pass at least one skill(s) test(s) which will be determined by the Elected Official or Department Head based on the position and the operational needs of the department. Testing may include one or more of the following: 10-key, Coding, Data entry, Filing, Grammar, Math, MS Excel, MS Word, Proof Reading, Spelling, Sorting, Timed Typing (3 minute). Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work and establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to other County employees and the general public.

Juvenile Department

“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”

Physical/Environmental Requirements

May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 pounds, unassisted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25002182
• Posting Date 01/07/2026, 07:29 PM
• Apply Before 12/31/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Sheriff-Personnel, Dallas, TX, 75202, US