Please Apply by October 21, 2026
Hourly Range: $25.53-
This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office hires professionals that desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and our community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity while maintaining safe and secure facilities. If you are interested in making a difference in the community, positively influence others, and working for the citizens of Mecklenburg County, then MCSO wants you to come Join Our Team.
The incumbent will provide advanced administrative support for Sheriff’s Administration at Headquarters. Incumbent is responsible for routine clerical support to include developing, reviewing, or assisting in preparation of reports, gathering data, conducting research and compiling information that is requested or necessary to assist the department, preparing and creating letters and memos, maintaining and ordering supplies, maintaining and storing records, scheduling and maintaining conference room(s), directing visitors, filing, faxing, making copies, answering calls and taking a detailed message. The incumbent will provide the highest level of customer service to visitors and guests. Also, this position will be responsible for serving as the Sheriff’s Assistant’s backup. The incumbent must have the necessary computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Also, this is a very detail-oriented area of the Sheriff’s Office that operates at a fast pace. The most desirable candidate will be a team player, great attitude, flexible, able to multi-task, and have excellent customer service and communication skills.
High School Diploma, or G.E.D. and four years of clerical experience in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and departmental policies and procedures are required at this level. Spanish speaking is a plus.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Position #20009661
Mecklenburg County is more than just a great place to work. The County provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives every day in countless ways. From helping families in need to protecting the public’s health and even maintaining hundreds of acres of public park land, working here means you will have the chance to be a part of providing services for an amazingly diverse population.
It’s not just a place to work – for some, it’s an opportunity to serve their neighbors and make a difference in our community. For others, the role they take on fulfills a lifelong pursuit in an area of study. Whatever the reason you choose to work for the County, there is an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and to truly make a difference in people’s lives.
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