Administrative Assistant III - Juvenile Center

Description

This position provides administrative support to the administrative staff of the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center.

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. Position requires NCIC certification or the ability to gain certification within six (6) months of assignment.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $20.59 - $24.40

APPICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include: coordination and notification of administrative activities between the command staff and personnel assigned to the Juvenile Center; maintaining and administering files and records; answering and directing incoming calls; composing, typing and disseminating various correspondence to include letters, memorandums, personnel rosters, etc.; preparing and monitoring the budget; compiling and typing various monthly reports; coordinating and preparing for special events; processing payroll for the Juvenile Center personnel; receiving and distributing mail; greeting and directing the public; and other duties as assigned. Proficiency in PC applications using Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook and RMS is a must.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Position requires a high school diploma from an accredited school or GED with a minimum of 3 years’ or more experience in general office operations or an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science.

Minimum Qualification:

Must be over 18 years of age. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen; possess a current valid SC driver’s license or be able to obtain one prior to hire; and have no felony convictions. Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis; Applicants, with military experience, must have received an honorable discharge. Applicants meeting these minimum requirements must submit to, and successfully complete, all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment. The process includes but is not limited to the following: the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, a two-phase background investigation, a credit check, a psychological examination/evaluation, a polygraph examination, an oral interview, and upon an offer of employment, a pre-employment physical examination.

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

For more information, visit our benefits page.

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• Charleston County Government

• 843.958.4719

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