Office Assistant

Careers with Geary County; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Geary County Detention Center seeks an Office Assistant for part-time, about 20 hours per week. The role includes clerical work, data entry, reception duties, and handling inquiries from inmates' attorneys and family members.

Under supervision, you will assist with court-related tasks, monitor access, and use corrections software to support daily operations at the detention center. Must reside within 30 miles of the worksite.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in clerical or administrative support preferred.
• NCIC certification required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone, take messages and transfer calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Greet visitors and refer them to the appropriate staff.
• Log inmate visitation with attorneys and the public; organize visits with staff.

Skills

Clerical

Data entry

Reception duties

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

NCIC certification

Tools

KCJIS

KBI

Openfox

KSJIS

Job description

Part time position average approximately 20 hoursweek Minimum starting salary 1520hr

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the primary supervision of the Major of Corrections the Office Assistant is a non exempt position under FLSA Among other duties this position performs a variety of clerical duties including clerical and data entry legal hearings and reception duties for the Geary County Detention Center; and provides responsive courteous and efficient service to co workers County residents and the public

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS required

• Answer the telephone take messages and transfer calls to the appropriate personnel
• Greet visitors and refer them to the appropriate staff
• Answer questions and direct incoming and outgoing visitors for inmates; mainly lawyers and family members
• Control visitor and delivery access to the building
• Monitor security cameras
• Regular and dependable attendance essential
• Assemble book in data and arrest files
• Log inmate visitation with attorneys and the public
• Organize visits with corrections staff for inmates
• Check for DNA on incoming inmates by logging into KCJIS KBI
• Use of Openfox NCIC KSJIS and other corrections related software
• Ensures positive public relations with citizens and co workers
• Regular and dependable attendance required

EDUCATIONTRAININGEXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma GED or equivalent required
• Minimum of one years experience in a clerical secretarial or administrative assistant position preferred
• NCIC certification required within one month of hire
• Must reside within a 30 mile radius of worksite within 90 days of employment