Administrative Assistant III

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties for the Training Division, including reception, customer service, and recordkeeping.
• Compile, certify, and prepare training documents for law enforcement officer recertification.
• Record training data for employees and reserve deputies in the Records Management System (RMS).
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets for officer certification and monitor recertification deadlines.
• Summarize training critiques for management using Excel to create graphs and reports.
• Teach specific safety classes, such as Bloodborne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment Field Kit, including developing PowerPoint presentations and administering tests.
• Perform general office tasks such as processing mail, data entry, filing, and coordinating meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong data entry and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of administrative and recordkeeping procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Earn annual leave and sick leave (accrued at one-half the rate of full-time employees).
• Access to a complete benefits package (available to full-time employees) including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance options.
• Retirement system participation.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plans (401K or 457).
• Educational incentive pay for completing approved degrees.
• Discounted gym memberships through the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation.

About the Company

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement and public safety services to the citizens of Lexington, South Carolina. The Training Division is dedicated to ensuring all officers and staff maintain the highest standards of professional competency and safety through rigorous education and certification processes.