What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second job keeping record (6)" mean?

The definition is "Second". The wordplay uses charade, container. DUTY (synonym of "job") + EP (synonym of "record") [container: "keeping"]; definition: "Second" The answer is DEPUTY.

Second job keeping record (6)

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