Office Clerk - Sheriff's Office

ANNOUNCEMENT & PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office is hiring!

Join the team as an Office Clerk, support the uniformed deputies, and serve your community every day!

An individual in this role is responsible for performing routine clerical tasks, data entry, and the accurate processing of departmental records and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide professional front-desk and telephone support to assist the public, respond to inquiries, and direct individuals to appropriate sources according to departmental policies and procedures.

Enter and maintain accurate data related to Civil Division operations, including garnishment payments, Sheriff's sales, certificates of purchase, condemnations, and returns of service.

Maintain an established confidential file system of official reports, warrants and arrest records, offense and accident reports.

Process and issue various weapons permits and permits to acquire according to departmental policies and procedures.

Conduct criminal records and driver's history checks in accordance with legal guidelines.

Perform basic bookkeeping and financial functions, including posting ledger information, balancing accounts, preparing billing statements, processing deposits and receipts, and issuing checks.

Prepare quarterly report of financial activity to the State Auditor's Office.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, government officials, supervisors and fellow employees.

On site, regular and predictable attendance is required to ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY

Knowledge of routine office procedures, systems, and equipment

Professional customer service and telephone etiquette

Basic bookkeeping techniques

Ability to type 25+ wpm

Ability to accurately and efficiently perform cash transactions.

Ability to perform basic computer input and retrieval functions.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents and
transactions.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Driver's license required

Clerical office experience preferred