The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) ranks among the largest prosecutorial offices in the nation. It is dedicated to creating and executing innovative prosecutorial strategies that align with our vision of maintaining safety in Brooklyn while also guaranteeing fairness and justice for everyone. KCDA presents an exciting opportunity for a potential candidate to join its Investigators/Security Unit as a Receptionist.
Under direct supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Professionally greets, welcomes, and directs visitors and KCDA personnel to the appropriate location.
- Promptly notify executive personnel of visitor arrival.
- Provide professional telephone coverage by answering and directing calls to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of external visitors to the floor.
- Ensure that restricted and/or unauthorized personnel are not permitted in areas they should not have access to.
- Periodically support lobby security with responsibilities, such as covering breaks or staff on vacation.
- Screen employees and visitors.
- Attends, completes, and maintains State and Agency training requirements.
- Assist with other related duties assigned by Supervisors/Managers.
Additional Information
- Must be able and willing to work flexible hours.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Security License.
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1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Skills Required
- Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions
- Able and willing to work flexible hours
- Able to understand and be understood in English
- Attend, complete, and maintain State and Agency training requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Security License
