Front desk agent jobs in Ingleside, TX

Base Pay: $17.38 Hourly . SUMMARY: This position provides clerical and other support in the daily operations of the Juvenile Probation Justice department. SUPERVISION AND GUIDELINES: Incumbent is appointed by the Director and works under the direct supervision of the Director. (Guidelines include, but are not limited to, state and federal laws, Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC) standards and procedures, and NCJPD policies and procedures. Incumbent must comply with the Code of Ethics developed by TJPC.) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Answers phones, takes messages and faxes, maintains files, and interacts with the public. Types a number of items, including MTRs, PSIs, R/T Evaluations and Exit Forms (for graduates), Substance Abuse History forms, certificates for graduates, letters, memos, tests, and manuals. Types DIC-17 forms, and distributes copies to the County/District Clerk, probation officers, etc. as needed. Regarding the Commissary, incumbent fills orders, enters items into the computer, checks inventory, and re-orders supplies when needed. Collects employee time cards and makes appropriate computer entries. Maintains on site employee files. Maintains JBC reports such as bank deposits and fee collections; keeps petty cash, credit cards, and receipts; records financial transactions concerning cadets and maintains their individual accounts, including disbursement of funds, according to JBC regulations. Creates and maintains records on cadets, including current lists, class hours taken, case folders, items brought in for individuals. Mans the CSO, as needed, including clocking/logging residents. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Exclusions: A person employed as a peace officer is not eligible for employment with the JBC, nor is a person who is currently on probation or parole, or who is serving a sentence for a criminal offense. Incumbent must have a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience. Prior military experience or knowledge is preferred but not required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICAITES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: If the use of a personal, JBC, or County vehicle is necessary in the course of business, the incumbent must possess a valid Texas driver's license and appropriate liability insurance. Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate within 6 months of employment. Must be "bondable." May be required to obtain certification as a notary public. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must be able to: * establish and maintain moderately complex records and files * apply and interpret rules/policies to both routine and non-routine work situations * prepare reports independently, complying with reporting guidelines and using independent judgment to detect and remedy inconsistencies or other problems which may occur in the clerical area of the division. * establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, cadets, and the general public * perform basic bookkeeping tasks * type 50 words per minute * must be able to operate a personal computer. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. . Job Post End Date - 12-22-2025