Job Description:

Job information Office Specialist III (Internal Hennepin County applicants only) from the Company Hennepin County, this latest Office Specialist III (Internal Hennepin County applicants only) job vacancy is located in the city Minneapolis, MN (Downtown West area) located in the country United States . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Administrative field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Description

The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking an Office Specialist III to work within the Adult Pre-Adjudication Services division (APAS). This position will primarily provide support to probation officers in Central Intake, and Felony Investigations. Hennepin County employees in the Office Specialist III job classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for lateral transfer. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center, 300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 as well as various DOCCR sites and remote, as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply to this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible. This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist III. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will:

• Provide customer service both in person and by telephone, to clients, attorneys, court personnel, the general public, and probation staff.
• Receive referrals from District Court and create accurate electronic files in our client data system Court Services Tracking System (CSTS); enter work to be completed in SharePoint and update case files that will be transferred or closed.
• Review court calendars for cases that are in need of a Criminal Record Summary and assign the reports to our probation officers.
• Be responsible for the physical office space and request repairs as needed, prepare offices for new staff joining our division.
• Provide front desk coverage and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Provide occasional support to probation officers in other locations.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two years or more of office clerical experience.
  • Two years or more of related post-high school education.
  • 18 months or more of office clerical experience andcompletion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
  • One year or more of office clerical experience andcompletion of the Human Services Pathway Training Program.

Nice to have:

• Experience with customer service.
• Experience using CSTS (Court Services Tracking System).
• Experience managing multiple projects while being responsive to immediate and unexpected demand.
• Team oriented approach to completing work and daily tasks.
• Organization and time management skills.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to:
  • Conduct oneself professionally and handle sensitive/difficult issues in a tactful manner, particularly issues of a confidential nature.
  • Be a lead worker among staff and assist with complex case resolutions and strong CSTS skills, while also completing a variety of administrative tasks.
  • Establish and maintain rapport with the public and staff, and to work harmoniously in a team environment.
  • Interact with individuals from social, economic, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications.
  • Work with minimal supervision and demonstrate independent judgment, discretion, and personal initiative.

About the department: The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check. If you have questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition Division Hennepin County Human Resources Department HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us 612-348-7855

Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) . Keywords : Minneapolis jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-01