Sheriff Clerk I

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a full-time administrative clerk for the Sheriff’s Office. You will be the first contact for visitors and callers, handling calls, directing inquiries, and processing confidential paperwork.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college in office technology or a related field, plus a minimum of three months of related experience. 40-hour weeks with semi-monthly pay and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; plus one year of college in office technology or related field.
• Minimum three months of related, full-time experience beyond education.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and serve as first contact for visitors.
• Direct inquiries to appropriate sections and process paperwork.
• Clerical duties: faxing, copying, scanning and data entry.
• Make electronic bank deposits and sort mail to in-house boxes.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year college in office technology or related field

Tools

Phone

Copy machine

Fax machine

Computer

Time stamp machine

Bank deposit machine

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department SHERIFF

Division

Division SHERIFF ADMIN

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026491

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE02

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$36,416.00

Job Description

Step into a role where professionalism meets public service and be the first point of contact in the Administrative Building. Serve as the first contact for visitors and callers to the Sheriff’s Office. Responsibilities include answering incoming calls and answering general questions. Directing inquiries to the appropriate sections as needed. Process and file paperwork including confidential documents. Clerical duties such as faxing, copying, scanning and data entry . Make electronic bank deposits and other duties as assigned. Sorting mail to in house mailboxes.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Special skills or equipment certification may be required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to maintain confidentiality and compose under pressure. Strong communication skills and experience in customer service. Ability to mange multiple tasks as assigned.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/19/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/02/2026

Open Continuous No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling N = Never

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A

Reaching

Reaching N = Never

Handling

Handling N = Never

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling N = Never

Crouching

Crouching N = Never

Bending

Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Twisting N = Never

Climbing

Climbing N = Never

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

phone, copy machine, fax machine, computer, time stamp machine and bank deposit machine.

Protective Equipment Required

NA

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

Other N = Never

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures N = Never

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

Other N = Never

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

NO

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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