{"id":50462,"date":"2023-08-08T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=50462"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T21:16:00","slug":"job-support-specialist-1-mason-county-sheriff-department-mason-county-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-support-specialist-1-mason-county-sheriff-department-mason-county-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Support Specialist 1, Mason County Sheriff Department (Mason County, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary: <\/strong>$42,214.32 &#8211; $53,796.00 Annually<br \/><strong>Location: <\/strong>Mason County, WA<br \/><strong>Job Type: <\/strong>Full-Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>PLEASE NOTE: \u00a0All interested applicants MUST complete a personal history statement (PHS) on the Public Safety Testing website. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicsafetytesting.com\/information-center\/personal-history-statement\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>https:\/\/www.publicsafetytesting.com\/information-center\/personal-history-statement\/<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong><em>REQUIRED<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0documents in addition to the completed application:<br \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncountywa.gov\/forms\/human-resources\/NEOGov-Self-Report-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-Report Checklist<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a><br \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncountywa.gov\/forms\/human-resources\/NEOGov-Certification-Form.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certification Form<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a><br \/><\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncountywa.gov\/forms\/human-resources\/NEOGov-CS-Waiver-Authorization.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Waiver &amp; Authorization to Release Information Form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><br \/><strong><em>OPTIONAL\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>for a completed application: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncountywa.gov\/forms\/human-resources\/NEOGov-Veterans-Scoring-Criteria.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Veteran&#8217;s Scoring Criteria Status Declaration<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Provides a variety of specialized administrative support services in a law enforcement agency under general supervision. Provides assistance to the public, law enforcement, and court employees and performs various office support work in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Work involves a variety of support services tasks providing timely, reliable, and accurate information; processing a variety of records, court documents, and other paperwork; entering, validating, and correcting information in various computer systems.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>This class specification reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Responsible for independently accomplishing daily objectives of a specialized enforcement or compliance support function.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Interacts with Mason County Sheriff\u2019s Office employees, correction officers, law enforcement agencies, court officials, prosecutor\u2019s office, and the public on issues in assigned duty areas.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Reviews and processes time sensitive legal documents from criminal justice, social services, professional organizations, citizens, and public disclosure requests to ensure accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance with federal and state laws and sheriff\u2019s office policy.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Initiates legal documents as needed. Clarifies, and\/or provides guidance on Revised Codes of Washington, various types of court orders, subpoenas, affidavits and other legal documents to assist officer(s) in the field in determining proper legal course of action.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>Answers inquiries and receives requests for service from citizens and staff by phone, mail, fax, and in person. Provides information and instructions or makes contacts and referrals to persons and organizations.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Processes permits and legal documents as needed, which may include various types of court orders, subpoenas, affidavits, warrants and other legal documents and may include cash handling.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Administrative support to the Sheriff, his Command Staff and\/or other leadership as needed. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>This position may at times experience highly stressful situations in the process of resolving problems under strict deadlines.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>This position is expected to function with considerable independence and have latitude in exercising independent judgment within the framework of existing policies and procedures. Work is reviewed periodically for adequacy and accuracy of records, reports and functions.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><u>DISTINGUISHING FEATURES<\/u><br \/>The Support Specialist 1 works with a variety of complex software and legal systems on a daily basis including multiple Mason County systems, jail systems, and state and federal reporting systems. The Support Specialist 1 class is distinguished from the Support Specialist 2 &amp; 3 classifications by their emphasis on learning and becoming proficient in the various tasks and functions of the position to which they are assigned. Support Specialist I\u2019s will generally work under closer supervision with less independence until proficiency is acquired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"decimal_type\">\n<li>Must be at least 21 years of age at time of\u00a0appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Pursuant\u00a0to\u00a0RCW 41.14.100,\u00a0must\u00a0be\u00a0a\u00a0US\u00a0citizen\u00a0or\u00a0a\u00a0lawful\u00a0permanent\u00a0resident\u00a0and\u00a0be able to speak, read, and write the English\u00a0language.<\/li>\n<li>Must possess a high school diploma or\u00a0GED.<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable score on Civil Service skills examinations<\/li>\n<li>One year of office support experience, preferably in a law enforcement, court, or legal office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncountywa.gov\/forms\/human-resources\/NEOGov-MCSO-Employment-Standards.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Mason County Sheriff&#8217;s Office Employment Standards<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Download PDF reader)<\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em>for requirements.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><u><strong>LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/u><br \/>Required to pass a background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam and behavioral assessments.<br \/>If you drive to and from work and\/or for any work-related matter you must possess a valid Washington State Driver\u2019s License and vehicle insurance or request and approved reasonable accommodation.<br \/><br \/><strong>Working Conditions<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Work is generally performed indoors in an office environment, both in the Sheriff\u2019s Office and the corrections facility. Lifting may be required, usually not in excess of 50 pounds. May be required to deliver items and operate county vehicles. Duties may include interaction with individuals who may be hostile or angry.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><u>Knowledge of<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General office practices and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Computers and other office equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Sheriff\u2019s Office\u00a0related\u00a0documents, procedures\u00a0and\u00a0terminology.<\/li>\n<li>Basic mathematical concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<u>Ability to<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn Sheriff\u2019s Office software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.<\/li>\n<li>Follow\u00a0oral and\u00a0written\u00a0instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Handle sensitive information with\u00a0a high degree\u00a0of\u00a0confidentiality,<\/li>\n<li>Deal with difficult and potentially volatile persons in\u00a0a professional and\u00a0calm\u00a0manner,<\/li>\n<li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, Public Officials and the\u00a0public.<\/li>\n<li>Keyboard accurately and\u00a0quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate effectively both orally\u00a0and\u00a0in writing, with\u00a0individuals\u00a0and\u00a0groups regarding complex\u00a0or sensitive issues\u00a0or\u00a0regulations<\/li>\n<li>Set\u00a0up and maintain\u00a0a variety\u00a0of\u00a0files.<\/li>\n<li>Sit or stand\u00a0for long periods\u00a0of\u00a0time.<\/li>\n<li>Multi\u00a0task\u00a0at\u00a0a\u00a0high\u00a0level\u00a0while\u00a0performing\u00a0the\u00a0essential\u00a0functions\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0job.<\/li>\n<li>Work under pressure\u00a0and\u00a0meet\u00a0deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Operate\u00a0standard\u00a0office machines\u00a0and\u00a0equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the confidentiality\u00a0of sensitive\u00a0and\u00a0confidential\u00a0information.<\/li>\n<li>Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more information and to apply:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/masoncountywa\/jobs\/4070448\/support-specialist-1\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/masoncountywa\/jobs\/4070448\/support-specialist-1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9909,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[227,358,2061,4,4216,1352,2112,2695,33,494,217,616,3152,589,13,856,875,6253,6254,2600,9,2446],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50462"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9909"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50462"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50468,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50462\/revisions\/50468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}