The Kitsap County department of Administrative Services is looking for a receptionist in the Public Defense position. Our ideal candidate would have heavy public contact experience and strong attention to detail. 

The Kitsap County Office of Public Defense is staffed with outstanding attorneys, dedicated to providing high quality representation to individuals charged with felony crimes.   Interested candidates must upload a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year of general office work experience is required. 
• Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.
• Prior heavy public contact experience, the ability to type 45 w.p.m., word processing and spreadsheet experience using Microsoft Office software is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience or education in legal office practices is highly desirable.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which includes fingerprinting. 
  1. Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions{rel="nofollow"}

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements

*Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements. *

*Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:    *      

This position requires a security clearance. Prior to employment, a thorough background check through Law Enforcement Agencies and previous employers will be conducted. Kitsap County reserves the right to independently determine applicant's prior criminal conviction record.