Office Clerk

This position performs administrative duties in support of department operations. 

MAJOR DUTIES
 

• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel; takes messages.
• Maintains office supply inventory; makes purchases as needed.
• Updates information in computerized databases.
• Opens new cases for investigators.
• Opens, sorts and distributes mail.
• Prepares invoices for copy charges.
• Assists investigators with preparing notices for mailing.
• Mails Grand Jury letters.
• Receives and forwards faxes.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and functions.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
 

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
• The work is typically performed in an office.