Courier

Suffolk County Department of Law is seeking to fill the position of Courier.

An employee in this class performs responsible duties involving transport of a variety of items. The incumbent is responsible for associated clerical tasks, various other deliveries, mail delivery and routine vehicle maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the service of checks and subpoenas, to person involved in cases being handled by our Family Court Bureau.
• Delivers mail and records to our Central Islip and Riverhead offices, and to other county agencies.
• Filing of legal documents in courts in Riverhead and Central Islip.
• Picks up and drops off Archive boxes and other materials in Westhampton.
• Delivers legal documents to law firms in Suffolk County and Nassau County.
• Delivers medical records to doctor’s offices.
• Performs receptionist duties and clerical tasks such as photocopying, archiving, answering phones and other tasks as needed.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining assigned county vehicles and help to maintain other county vehicles assigned to the department.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Starting Salary: $36,096

Shift:

9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (first year) after one year 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Open Competitive

(a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma

AND EITHER

(b) Two (2) years of driving experience as a messenger, courier, or other paid driver responsible for the transport of passengers or materials;

OR

(c) Two (2) years of experience as a Driver Messenger.

Special Requirements:

Candidates must possess the appropriate New York State driver’s license and maintain such license through employment in this title.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.