JOB
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting a full-time Clerk III. This Clerk III assignment is the Jail Reception position which is located at the Whatcom County Jail. The Clerk III is an entry-level position which performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of law enforcement and investigative activities throughout the Sheriff’s Office. A variety of tasks will be assigned such as processing reports; providing administrative support; responding to inquiries from the public, staff members and others; entering or obtaining data; explaining policies and/or procedures to citizens; and dealing with victims, suspects and/or jail inmates in person and over the phone. The work involves heavy data entry, a lot of interaction with teammates and the public, and requires a high level of accuracy. You will be working with sensitive and confidential information often related to crime and victimization, which some people may find disturbing.Job duties may include: Processing reportsResponding to inquiries from the public, staff members and othersEntering or obtaining dataExplaining policies and/or procedures to citizensDealing with victims, suspects and/or jail inmates in person and over the phone. The successful candidates must be able to work cooperatively with diverse individuals, groups and agencies, in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Hours of Work: 4-10 hour days - days to be determined after hire but may include weekends.Supervisor: Corrections Lieutenant For more information please review the job description and supplemental job description. Salary Range: MCBA- Range 108.0Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
