DATA ENTRY CLERK PART-TIME
12 days ago
San Benito
Job Description DATA ENTRY CLERK PART-TIME HOURLY:$10.00 REPORTS TO: Facility Administrator and/or designee SUPERVISES: N/A MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required. (1) year experience preferred in direct juvenile care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections or another related field. • Experience as data entry clerk, • Keyboard skills, • Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.), • Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices, • Basic understanding of databases, • Able to work independently Licenses, Certificates, and Experience • Must be over eighteen (18) years of age;, • Current Texas Driver's License and must have current automobile insurance;, • Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English; knowledge of Spanish is preferred;, • Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; After Hire Licenses or Certificates • None TYPICAL DUTIES • Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities, • Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered., • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that standards and policies are followed, and recommend revisions., • Maintain logs of activities and completed work, • Maintains and protects resident's rights by keeping information confidential., • Organize and file paperwork, documents and computer-based information, • Photocopy and print various documents, • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, • Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all time, both on duty and off duty., • Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment., • Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations., • Adhere and comply CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining an effective safety program as established by Cameron County, • Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; the nature of our profession requires being a good role model and setting a good example at all times., • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required., • Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and/or grants availability., • CCJJD is an At-Will employer; the department has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason, or no reason, at any time either with or without notice., • Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and/or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system., • Applicable Juvenile Justice System standards and procedures., • Standard practices in area of assignment., • Safety and security techniques and standards., • Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;, • Must be able to communicate via e-mail and other electronic means as necessary Skills In: • Problem solving and decision making., • Both verbal and written communication., • Basic Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages Ability To: • Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team., • Reason and make judgments and decisions., • Maintain resident and program confidentiality., • Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities., • Submit written documentation clearly, accurately, and impartially., • Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner., • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public. WORK ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work Environment: • Tobacco free environment., • Absolutely no electronic devices or cell phones allowed in the facility while either on/off shift., • Moderate travel with little or no notice (emergency transport) requiring additional hours after scheduled shift and/or overnight stays may be required for transports or training., • Subject to contact with communicable diseases, hazardous waste, human fecal manner and foul odors., • Must be able to work in high noise level environment., • At no time, will the review or use of social media be allowed while on duty, and/or on County provided electronic equipment, except in limited situations where such activity is work related and is authorized by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or designee. Physical Demands: • Physical requirements include the ability to life/carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform essential functions., • Subject to stressful environment and resident contact for extended periods of time. AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER