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Administrative Aide 1Z

Salary

$44k - $51k

Location

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

JobType

full-time

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Come join our team!

 

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.


Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.


The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Administrative Aide 1Z grade Z13 position, in the Bureau of Field Operations/Warrant Processing Division.


About the Position

This is dually allocated entry level secretarial/administrative type work designed to relieve and provide administrative support to the Civil Division, thereby relieving them of administrative detail.  Incumbent in this position maintains the lead administrative role in the unit. The incumbent has access to the highest degree of confidentiality and independently works under general supervision of supervisor.
 

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions.  The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Position Duties

  • Processes and removes child support warrants/subpoenas issued by the Circuit Court. 
  • Ensures that all warrants/subpoenas received by the Child Support Unit are not duplicated, accurate and entered in the proper format. Closes the warrant out on the Office of the Sheriff warrant system indicating the type of closure. Daily returns warrants/subpoenas to the appropriate court after permanently closing on all systems.
  • Prepares routine correspondence, memoranda and reports from rough draft or general verbal instructions; types of various statistical charts and forms requiring original formatting and presentation, utilizing automated office equipment.
  • Daily maintains all statistical data for warrants/subpoenas received, entered, served, and recalled. 
  • Establishes and maintains filing system and logs to ensure that      documents are readily retrievable. Ensures that all folders are              pulled and returned in numerical order.
  • Manages telephone operation to provide efficient and accurate information in response to warrants/subpoenas or other inquiries from the public, court officials, correctional institutions, and law enforcements agencies.  
  • Determines which require the direct attention of the supervisor and which should be referred to other staff members.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties assigned which may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.

Minimum Qualifications


  • High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate with coursework in typing, office practices or other related clerical subjects
  • One (1) year of advanced diverse and/or technical clerical experience which must have involved working with the public for at least six (6) months
  • Applicants must be proficient in typing, and in shorthand, where required
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be accepted. 

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous public safety or local government experience
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Other Qualifications


Job Location5303 Chrysler Way Upper Marlboro, MD 20772


Conditions of Employment:  Upon selection, the candidate must: 

  • Meet minimum qualifications and pass an administered Administrative Aide exam. Applicants who have previously taken the exam on or after 8/1/2024, and passed, will not be required to re-test; instead, previously test scores will be used to receive the passing disposition.

  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, motor vehicle background check, and medical examination, including drug screening and random drug and alcohol tests, where applicable. Background investigation will be conducted by Prince Georges’ County Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division.

  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.


About the company

Welcome to the official LinkedIn page for Prince George's County Government About Prince George's County A mere glance at the diversity of Prince George's County confirms our role as a cultural and economic leader of tomorrow. Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, the County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play.