Hybrid Sr. Office Assistant - Pistol Permits bei Forsyth County (NC)

About the Department

Position Duties

This position is located in the Pistol Permits Unit of the Sheriff's Office. An employee in this class independently performs a variety of tasks that involve some scope or consequence.  Tasks may involve several steps in a process, with specific procedural and operational guidelines readily available.  This position is responsible for conducting background checks and fingerprinting of individuals applying for gun permits. The preferred candidate will need to be able to multi-task and have excellent customer service skills while also dealing with highly confidential information.

The schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of office/clerical experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience. Due to this being a law enforcement agency, applicants will be subject to a stringent background process.

Other Qualifications

Screens and directs clients and visitors; explains a wide variety of readily available information in responding to inquiries. 
Schedules, confirms and cancels appointments. 
Collects specific information from clients to establish or update records.
Assembles and summarizes specific information from files or other resources for the preparation of reports. 
Reviews, verifies and processes office documents and performs calculations using specific guidelines. 
Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies, equipment, and maintenance. 
Operates a typewriter, word processor, or computer to type, enter, format, and store a variety of work related documentation with responsibility for choosing from a limited variety of standarized formats. 
Uses word processing and other software packages and/or mainframe system to enter, update, review, edit, and retrieve data. 
Establishes and maintains alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records; maintains data on automated files. 
Prepares routine memoranda and letters; responds to requests for information. 
Performs related work as required.