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JOB SUMMARY

This position performs a variety of functions in the Sheriff's Office that include screening and routing incoming telephone calls, providing/connecting walk-in customers with our services and doing a variety of clerical tasks in support of the office staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1)Telephone Receptionist - Answer telephones, direct calls to appropriate staff, and take messages.

2) Office Receptionist - Provide courteous service to the public. Assist in service of documents, concealed carry permits, or directing them to a supervisor for assistance.

3) Computer data entry - Prepare and process documents.

4) Perform background checks thru Pennsylvania Instant Checks System

5) Create identification cards and Concealed Carry Permits using office equipment.

6) Collect fees, count, and disburse money, record transactions, and do basic bookkeeping

7) Filing documents

8) Review correspondence, perform simple math calculations, and process requests and documents.

9) Aid court personnel both in Lancaster County and outside of the county. Process and accurately maintain civil documents.

10) Work directly for the Civil Sergeant, Civil Lieutenant, Chief Deputy, and Sheriff. Maintain cross-training abilities for all dockets within the Sheriff's Office. Maintain current rules of civil procedure and the PA Rules of Court.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned by the Civil Sergeant, Civil Lieutenant, Chief Deputy Sheriff and Sheriff or authorized supervisor. Perform duties both while standing and sitting for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or GED equivalency.

One year of office experience that included customer service and data entry experience/training using established programs such as Word, Excel, etc.…and/or database programs such as People Soft or TeloSoft

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily sedentary but has the potential for prolonged standing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.