Office Assistant Academy- Sheriff's Office

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

• Greets and directs visitors to the proper location within the department.

• Responds to telephone inquiries and/or routes to appropriate person or division.

• Assists with typing correspondence, letters, and reports for department.

• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders. Receives incoming deliveries and sort supplies in appropriate places and notify appropriate programs of deliveries.

• Assists with maintaining employee’s files as required. Notarizes documents for department and outside agencies, as needed. Collect monies and balances collections. 

• Assists and respond to verbal and written requests for information. Assists co-workers and staff members with duties. Provide routine filing and routing of documents.

• Assists with reporting TCOLE hours for training held at the Academy.  

• Assist with maintaining the Academy website.

• Assist with special projects assignments as needed. 

• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-year job related experience in an office environment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Good computer and typing skills; knowledge of computer applications; skilled in data entry, intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and Applicant Tracking Software systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to interact and deal effectively with the public and all levels of employees; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadline and to prioritize own work; Ability to interpret policies and to implement procedures. The ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters is required. Ability to work in a high customer contact area. ​

***IMPORTANT – TESTING REQUIREMENT (PLEASE READ)

All applicants must schedule and complete the Nelson-Denny Reading Test prior to moving forward in the hiring process.

➡️ Applicants MUST contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources to schedule the test before proceeding.
Do not wait until later in the process.

**How to Schedule Your Test**

Contact the Sheriff’s Office Human Resources directly Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm

*Nelson Denny Test – Call to schedule: (Penni Fields) 281-238-1586 or (J.R. Galvan) 281-238-1587.

Nelson Denny Test: 35 Minutes

Location (Gus George Academy Building):

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office

Human Resources

1521 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 144

Richmond, Texas 77469

SALARY: $20.00 HOURLY

Closing: Upon Filling Position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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