Overview:
Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend has a long history, which began when a small log fort was built on the banks of the Brazos River to help protect the settlers moving onto Stephen F. Austin's original Mexican land grants. Today, Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas and most diverse counties in the United States with a current population exceeding 800,000. Live Here/Work Here!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides clerical support and assists department staff by reviewing all information in files and databases in Worthless Check Division. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
Responsibilities:
Records, reviews, files and inputs data to computer database.
Responds to telephone inquiries and directs to proper person; collects data in response to inquiries from merchants, public, defense attorneys, and fellow employees.
Maintains files in an accurate and efficient manner.
Fills in data information in the preparation of warrants; assists defendants with affidavits; responds to defendant and defendant’s attorney inquiries.
Prepares resets and dismissals for court.
Exchanges information with different arresting agencies, court secretaries, prosecutors, and County Clerk personnel.
Scans offense reports into database.
Retrieves data from database and paper files as part of discovery compliance.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED.
Two years job related experience.
Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 30 WPM).
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, elected officials and outside agencies.
Ability to learn and comprehend established office routines and policies from oral and written instructions, including financial and mathematical tasks.
Understanding of ethics and confidential issues.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
SALARY: $15.40 - $19.25 per hour, based on qualifications
CLOSING: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at
www.fortbendcounty.jobs
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.