JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 591-1251
OFFICE SPECIALIST
SHERIFF
POSTED: 06/18/19

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, updates and maintains job applications for posted positions; communicates with other hiring personnel, Boone County Human Resources, and applicants; assists with information requests; schedules or coordinates the scheduling of testing, interviews, and other appointments throughout the selection process; and serves as administrative and clerical support for all steps of the selection process of the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Receives, reviews, and processes employment applications and addendums for positions with the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Generates and transmits records requests (e.g., military records, tax transcripts, etc.) to the proper agencies/entities. Obtains preliminary criminal history reports for applicants. Serves as a primary point of contact for applicants and refers applicants to the appropriate personnel as needed and provides instruction to applicants regarding the selection process. Regularly communicates updates with other personnel involved in the selection process. Exercises proper discretion in the handling of confidential or protected information. Attends and assists with applicant testing. Participates in Sheriff's Department recruitment and community relations activities as directed. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Status: 

Part Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Benefited

Working hours: 

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age or older; must not have any felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude; must not have other criminal convictions within the last two (2) years, excluding traffic violations; no marijuana use or possession in the past two (2) years, and no other illegal drug use or possession in the past five (5) years; vision acuity correctable to 20/40 in at least one eye; must possess a valid operator's license at time of application and a valid Missouri operator's license at time of appointment; must be able to obtain MULES certification. Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen, demonstrate the ability to type 35 net WPM, possess vision to read a computer screen and printed materials as well as safely interact with the public, and possess hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person and over the telephone. Applicant must meet minimum qualifications set forth by the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy

Preferred Qualifications: At least two (2) years of clerical experience or education equivalency.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: 

$13.77 - $14.63 per hour

Deadline for Application: 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer