Posting Date 08/31/26 Application Deadline 09/02/26 Pay Range Min - Mid - Max $17.50- $22.00 - $26.50 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position The Administrative Clerk provides a variety of general clerical and administrative support services for Towers Jail, performing routine duties in accordance with well-established procedures and guidelines. About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office: Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications: Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Six (6) months of clerical work experience OR Combined education and experience qualifications Post secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis. Other requirements Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire. Training that may be provided on-the-job: Safety; Payroll; PREA. Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review. Our Preferred Candidate has Experience in a law enforcement or detention setting Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO Growth and stability since 1871 Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption) 30% discount at Kindercare childcare facilities in the Valley. 50% discount at MCKids Club childcare located next to our headquarters. MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees Access to free County gyms Learn more at Benefits Overview Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.) Prepares, types, and proofreads routine forms, letters or memorandum. Enters and tracks computer database applications. Performs routine clerical work including filing, billing, verifying and recording information. Enters payroll time into Workday. Schedules appointments. Provides customer service via telephone, email, and in person for public and other County employees. Compiles and maintains data for statistical reports. Files and disseminates correspondence, reports, and mail. Inventories, orders and stocks supplies for Towers Jail. Attends meetings, generates reports and distributes to appropriate personnel. Be present at the work site to perform tasks as assigned/scheduled by supervisor. Working Conditions Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages. Work occurs primarily indoors. Tasks require sitting for long periods, managing time pressures and high work volumes with high degree of decision making, concentration, and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor. Work environment Indoors Rarely outdoors, above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees Conditions may rarely include confined spaces, stairs/ladders, unprotected heights, high noise level, dim/bright lighting, exposure to contagious diseases Physical environment Sitting, standing, walking Driving a vehicle Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading, distinguishing colors Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting, crouching Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds Lifting waist to shoulder fifty (50) pounds Carrying a weight of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of twenty (20) feet Pushing/pulling a distance of one hundred (100) for a distance of forty (40) feet Social environment High volume of work, handling multiple/complicated/ tasks Accuracy, decision making Teamwork and working in close proximity with others Conditions frequently include interruptions, time pressures, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, concentration/vigilance and public contact Conditions may rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment, isolation, overtime/rotating shifts Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Basic to intermediate level grammar, spelling and punctuation. Standard office practices and procedures. Basic to intermediate skill in operating various machines which includes a personal computer. Skill in Using computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software. Operating standard office equipment. Ability to Interpret and explain rules and regulations. Interact well with the general public and maintain effective working relationships. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Take and/or transcribe oral dictation. Use independent judgement. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances. Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!