Administrative Clerk - Employment Services

Posting Date

08/14/26

Application Deadline

08/16/26

Pay Range

MIN - MID - MAX
$17.50 - $21.50 - $25.50

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Employment Services Administrative Clerk provides a variety of general clerical and administrative support duties for the Employment Services Section of Personnel Services.  Tasks performed are general in nature but require a high degree of confidentiality.  Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and may be required to interpret Office operating procedures and policies. Please note, the position requires working in office with no telework days available.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. 

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Exceptional work-life balance: 4/10 schedule based on business needs
• Manageable workload
• Opportunity for criminal polygraph examinations
• Training opportunities with AZ Polygraph Association, American Polygraph Association, American Association of Police Polygraphists
• Network with other case agencies
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System (Pension)
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 30% discount at KinderCare daycare facilities in the Valley
• MCKids Club daycare next to headquarters.  
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• One (1) year clerical experience or Human Resources experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Administrative/clerical experience in a human resources environment.
• Experience handling/processing a high volume of confidential paperwork, performing File room audits, and operating a multi-line phone system.
• Intermediate to advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite.    

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Provides customer service via telephone, email and in person for employees, applicants, the public, law enforcement entities and government agencies.
• Responds to inquiries regarding Personnel-related policies and procedures. 
• Performs routine clerical work including filing, verifying and recording information. 
• Assists with front desk receptionist duties/coverage. 
• Prepares types and proofreads basic forms, letters or memorandums. 
• Enters data or information into MCSO databases. 
• Completes E-Verify (I-9) for new employees.
• Assists Office Assistant Specialized personnel with processing applicants for new hire and/or promotion and schedule appointments for orientation. 
• Assists Office Assistant Specialized personnel with new employee