Sheriff's Technician

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff's Technician to perform clerical duties across criminal and civil records, ensuring accurate entry, maintenance and retrieval of data. The role requires English fluency and ability to operate common office equipment.

The position is full-time, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Center in Beaufort, SC, with growth opportunities and pay steps within the Administrative Branch.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• US citizen or legally eligible to work in the US.
• Valid driver's license or state ID required.
• Clean criminal history with no felonies or serious misdemeanors.
• No convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Proficient with a computer keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties involving receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving and distributing records and documents.
• Operate standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, scanner, fax).
• Assist in maintaining records for enforcement of local laws and departmental procedures.

Skills

US citizenship

Driver's license

Communication skills

Keyboard proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The primary duty of a Beaufort County Sheriff's Technician is to perform clerical duties involving the receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving, and distribution of all types of records, orders, documents, evidence, and other data pertaining to the enforcement of the local laws of Beaufort County, both criminal and civil. The person(s) selected for this position must be proficient in the English language, and they must be able to operate typical office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and other equipment. The person selected should be proficient in Microsoft Word products. This position is an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., full-time, non-exempt position assigned to the BCSO Law Enforcement Center located at 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC. The person will be under the direct supervision of the Criminal Records Supervisor. Criminal Records is a part of the Administrative Branch of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Technicians are promoted at scheduled intervals during their first five years of employment, i.e., to Sheriff s Tech I at 1 year. Sheriff s Tech II at 3 years, and Sheriff's Tech III at 5 years. As a Sheriff's Technician becomes more proficient in their duties, there are opportunities to be transferred to other divisions within the Sheriff's Office as they become available.

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The primary duty of a Beaufort County Sheriff's Technician is to perform clerical duties involving the receiving, entering, maintaining, researching, retrieving, and distribution of all types of records, orders, documents, evidence, and other data pertaining to the enforcement of the local laws of Beaufort County, both criminal and civil. The person(s) selected for this position must be proficient in the English language, and they must be able to operate typical office equipment, including a telephone, computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and other equipment. The person selected should be proficient in Microsoft Word products. This position is an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., full-time, non-exempt position assigned to the BCSO Law Enforcement Center located at 2001 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC. The person will be under the direct supervision of the Criminal Records Supervisor. Criminal Records is a part of the Administrative Branch of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Technicians are promoted at scheduled intervals during their first five years of employment, i.e., to Sheriff s Tech I at 1 year. Sheriff s Tech II at 3 years, and Sheriff's Tech III at 5 years. As a Sheriff's Technician becomes more proficient in their duties, there are opportunities to be transferred to other divisions within the Sheriff's Office as they become available.

SALARY

The minimum starting salary is $20.90 per hour/ $43,472.00 annually. BCSO's pay plan offers an annual pay increase. BCSO's pay plan offers pay incentives for higher education, prior experience (on a case-by-case basis), and for being bilingual (Spanish/English).

Benefits

Beaufort County offers the following benefits to qualified full-time employees:Health, dental and vision insurance (with affordable employee contributions)Long-term disabilityBasic life insurance and accidental death and dismembermentMedical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Ancillary products which include: o Cancer, accidental, critical illness, whole life insurance with a long care term rider o Short-term disabilityFree Employee Assistance Program through Guidance Resources13 paid holidaysSick leavePaid leave timeRetirement through the South Carolina Retirement System (peba.sc.gov/scrs)Optional participation in South Carolina's Deferred Compensation Programs, 401(k) and 457(b) / traditional and Roth (peba.sc.gov/deferred-comp).

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be a US citizen or be legally permitted to work in the US.
• You must possess a valid driver's license or state-issued identification card.
• You must have a clean criminal history, with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• You must have no convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
• You must be able to communicate effectively in writing, in person and/or over the telephone.
• You must be proficient with a computer keyboard.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.