DescriptionThis responsible position performs a variety of specialized clerical and record keeping functions, provides select services to the public, and provides requested information to the public and Sheriff’s Office personnel.
Duties will be performed on an 8-hour day. The office for this position is located at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, 3841 Leeds Ave, N. Charleston, SC. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY JANUARY 26, 2026.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to: maintaining and updating files accurately, both digitally and in written form, entering and retrieving data from RMS and NCIC systems, assisting and disseminating accurate data to requesting individuals or agencies, fingerprinting and photographing employees and the public, scheduling and monitoring video visitations, processing bonds, accepting payment of fines, reconciling cash, auditing records, retrieving and processing warrants, and assisting and disseminating accurate data to requesting individuals or agencies. This position involves a tremendous amount of telephone and in person contact with the public and other governmental agencies. Interested candidates must be able to always deal with all individuals in a professional and courteous manner. Other duties include typing, data entry, and filing.
Duties will be performed on an 8-hour day. The office for this position is located at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, 3841 Leeds Ave, N. Charleston, SC. Minimum QualificationsREQUIREMENTS: A qualified applicant must (1) be a U.S. citizen, (2) possess a high school diploma (from an accredited school) or GED (3) must have a valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain a South Carolina one upon acceptance of the position (4) be able to accurately perform clerical tasks of a repetitive nature (5) be able to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), the internet, JMS, RMS, and NCIC (6) be able to interact with all individuals in a professional and courteous manner at all times and (7)
be able to obtain NCIC certification within six months of selection.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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