Delco sheriff’s office seeks ‘detail-oriented’ payroll/purchasing assistant

Job seekers, take note: The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is hiring.

Specifically, the sheriff’s office is seeking a payroll/purchasing assistant, which it describes as “an important behind-the-scenes role that helps keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.”

The person who fills the role will be responsible for a variety of duties, such as ordering office supplies and equipment, monitoring vendor performance, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and confidentiality of department records, preparing payroll financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes, ensuring payroll compliance with company policies and laws, and more.

The right person for the job will be “detail-oriented, organized and committed to public service,” the sheriff’s office said. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, as is a valid driver’s license and three clearance forms. Experience working in accounting, bookkeeping or business administration is preferred, and experience working with accounting and payroll software is “a plus.”

The role will be based in the county Government Center Building in Media, and the salary is listed as $24.32 to $29.19 per hour.