Office Support Assistant

APPLICATION PROCESS: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration.

Applications are available at 151 South 4th Street, 1st Floor, Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 along with their application.

Grand Forks County Applications and full job posting is located at: https://www.gfcounty.nd.gov/information/employment-opportunities

STATUS AND HOURS: Full-time (based on a 40 hours per week), benefit eligible. This position is scheduled for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. In this role with Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, there might be a variation of hours and days to support the agency and County’s needs. Target start date is TBD.

CLOSE DATE: September 29, 2024, 11:59 pm

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Office Support Assistant performs a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the sheriff’s department. The position requires the use of independent judgment, broad knowledge, and understanding of policies, modern office and clerical processes, and technical data and information systems. Must be able to interpret and explain county and department policies and procedures. Serves as the central records-keeping information center for the sheriff’s department; provides information to other agencies and the public in accordance with open records laws and confidentiality requirements. Provides input for planning and implementation of new procedures and policies relating to the sheriff’s records function.

To be successful:

• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency with personal computers and commonly used Microsoft Office software products to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and specialty programs and the internet.
• Ability to enter data into computer, complete a variety of forms, etc.
• General knowledge of County policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
• Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, co-workers and general public.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two years of general clerical experience. Law enforcement office support experience preferred.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid National Crime Information Center Certification, Notary Public Commission and a valid driver’s license.

COUNTY EMPLOYMENT PERKS: While employed at Grand Forks County, a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County pays the rest! You belong here!

SELECTION PROCESS: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation and include a drug/ alcohol screening.

Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on the required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing, at the time of application.

The County of Grand Forks is an at-will employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.