What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant I - Sheriff's Office position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly

Location : Bexar County Sheriff's Office - 200 North Comal Street San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01735

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Support Services

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for general clerical / secretarial duties; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Types letters and memos utilizing a personal computer, typewriter and / or word processor
Assists with court desk
Maintains logs on all documents received and processed
Enters and updates data in a personal computer or CRT
Answers telephone, routes calls and takes messages
Develops and maintains files
Accesses and files information
Copies information and distributes to appropriate location
Responds to general questions and complaints regarding department or work
Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; knowledge of office procedures

Skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment

Ability to give a clear and detailed shift activity account to incoming shift; ability to maintain a good line of communication with supervisor and BCSO staff assigned to the PIC; ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information; ability to accurately enter data and file information; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public

Must become familiar with the intake and release, and bail bond process for persons in custody

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Shift assignments may be day, evening, overnight or weekends

Working Environment and Physical Demands :

Working conditions are in an office within a jail environment

Possible exposure to hostile or violent people and contagious diseases

Constantly working in indoor conditions

Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds

Occasionally moves about the office

Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Positions self to perform essential functions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have one (1) year general office experience?

Do you acknowledge you must become familiar with the intake and release, and bail bond process for persons in custody?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Do you acknowledge shift assignments may be day, evening, overnight or weekends?

Required Question

Salary : $3,042

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