Announcement# 2023-003

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $3,394 - $4,811 per month, with appointment beginning at Step 1.

The SUPPORT SERVICES CLERK position is full-time, 40 hours, Civil Service, and Union Represented. The work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday.

Columbia County Sheriff's Office is looking for a support services clerk to be a part of the team dedicated to solving community problems, the reduction of crime, and the preservation of laws, ordinances and the constitutional rights of all people within our jurisdiction.

DUTIES: Perform advanced civil process and administrative support duties in the Sheriff's Office Corrections, Enforcement and/or Civil Division, maintain complex legal and related records. Perform all duties related to Concealed Handgun License process, including maintaining related records. Provide advanced secretarial and administrative support to the Sheriff's Office.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to high school diploma with additional broad specialized legal or secretarial training. Four years of responsible secretarial or clerk work experience, at least two years of which must have been in a law enforcement agency. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties may be acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment, Law Enforcement Data System Certification. Ability to obtain Notary Public within six (6) months of employment. Possession of an appropriate Oregon motor vehicle operator's license and must be insurable under the County's liability coverage.

SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Must be free of criminal convictions which would affect the ability or perception of the ability to perform this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Advanced knowledge of civil office practices and procedures, terminology, court proceedings and related documents. Familiarity with the use of computers and business software such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain the confidentiality concerning issues encountered.

Ability to remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other agencies, County officials and the general public.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov