Administrative Assistant

Anoka CountyAndover, MN, US

job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Administrative Assistant

Join the Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), where every day our members follow our mission : "To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust." We invite you to consider joining these public safety professionals as an Administrative Assistant. This position performs a variety of duties which include performing office administration and operations activities for the Sheriff's Office.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will work onsite at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

Pay & Benefits

Salary : $48,006 to $56,409 ($23.08 to $27.12 per hour).
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28- LELS 567 : $48,006 to $64,812 ($23.08 to $31.16 per hour).
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement / professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover.

Expected work hours are Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Administrative Assistant.

Provide clerical and administrative support for the department. Deliver remarkable customer service while answering phones, assisting walk-in guests, and reserving facilities.

Perform office administration and operations activities such as maintain physical and electronic files, tracking personnel, handling billing, account maintenance and verifying purchases.

Prepare and log regularly recurring data for department reports and documents.

Receive, store, maintain and order office supplies inventory. Track orders and investigate problems.

Create and edit written communication including letters, reports, and presentations as directed. Enter data into systems as needed.

Act as a liaison and point of contact for employees, the department, and / or the public.

Translate concerns and requests for information into clear and accurate responses and elevate concerns as needed.

Compile and coordinate materials for meetings for multiple leadership levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience

In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Possess or able to obtain within six months of hire a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows

General understanding of general office procedures

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and PowerPoint experience

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruption

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work

Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment

Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and / or a personal vehicle

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as "Unauthorized Tattoos" under the Sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. (Complete policy available upon request).

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and Law Enforcement Labor Services.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit : https : / / www.anokacounty.us / 4411 / Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy : https : / / www.anokacounty.us / 401 / Diversity-EEO

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Administrative Assistant • Andover, MN, US