ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Department of Human Resources

414 Grant Street 920 City-County Building

Pittsburgh PA 15219

Phone: (412) 350-6830

Website: http://alleghenycounty.us/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clerk Typist 2

Department: Police Department – South Park Barracks

Salary Range: $18.00 per hour

How to Apply: Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

· High school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of general office experience, or

· An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive personal background investigation.

Must be able to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) “non-escort” certification through JNET prior to appointment.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary: The clerk typist works under the supervision of the Section Commander and provides secretarial and general clerical support to personnel assigned to Headquarters. This position is located at the South Park Barracks, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Duties:

• Receives and directs telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains Office appropriate phone listings.
• Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate personnel.
• Types correspondences and reports utilizing a personal computer.
• Distributes mail to the appropriate departmental personnel.
• Orders and maintains inventory of office and evidence packaging supplies.
• Maintains fleet management to include monthly logging of mileage and maintenance.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned by management (i.e., file retention, expungements, billing, court subpoena distribution, maintaining an event and court schedule, etc.)

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• General office practices and procedures.
• Data entry.

Skill In:

• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite, OnBase, and NovaTime.

Ability to:

• Work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Operate various pieces of office equipment such as copy machine, fax, label maker, and telephone system.
• Maintain confidentiality of classified information.
• Communicate with personnel and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

Residency: Must become a resident of Allegheny County within one (1) year of appointment.

Veterans’ Preference Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• South Park, PA 15129: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person