STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- RECEPTIONIST- 21013274

Requisition No: 881742 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 5TH CIRCUIT- RECEPTIONIST- 21013274

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21013274 

Salary:  $33,136.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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Receptionist

Pay: $33,136

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hernando County (in person)

Job description:

The receptionist is responsible for managing the front desk and providing a welcoming and professional atmosphere for all visitors and callers. This role involves a mix of administrative and clerical duties. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills.

To apply:

You must visit www.sao5.org and complete the employment application

found under the “Careers” tab.

Essential duties:

Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours. Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.

Ability to read and comprehend. Efficient keyboard skills.

Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public, and stakeholders.

Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally. Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.

Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery. Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies.

Must have basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Word programs.

Please visit www.sao5.org to submit a resume and complete the employment application found under the “Careers” tab. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources Administrator Nancy Locke at nlocke@sao5.org. 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.