Warrant Clerk

Summary

The County of Galveston operates the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. The office is seeking a detail-oriented Warrants Clerk to receive, enter, access, process, and safeguard confidential law enforcement information while supporting warrant operations, dispatch, extradition coordination, and records maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and direct calls to the appropriate person and/or take messages
• Receives, processes, and distributes, criminal and civil warrants; enters into local, state, and national computer databases
• Processes returns of executed criminal and civil warrants
• Receives, updates, and enters data regarding persons or warrants
• Coordinates and schedules extradition trips for deputies to transport
• Dispatch deputies for various calls
• Organizes and maintains files related to operations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language in a clear and understandable fashion
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft products)
• Skill in multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to organize, compile, and record information accurately
• Ability to perform research utilizing a variety of paper-based and electronic sources
• Ability to operate common office equipment including but not limited to computer, photocopier, and fax machine
• Be able to work under adverse conditions and during unusual hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled/unscheduled overtime

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language in a clear and understandable fashion
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft products)
• Skill in multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Ability to organize, compile, and record information accurately
• Ability to perform research utilizing a variety of paper-based and electronic sources
• Ability to operate common office equipment including but not limited to computer, photocopier, and fax machine
• Be able to work under adverse conditions and during unusual hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled/unscheduled overtime