Administrative Assistant (on-site)

Job Posting End Date: February 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $48,006 to $64,812 ($23.08 to $31.16 per hour).Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 02/16/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

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 is a critical position assisting the Criminal Investigations Division with reports, record keeping, financial transactions, and administrative support. The Administrative Assistant will be part of a law enforcement organization that promotes teamwork, fosters a positive working environment, and maintains a reputation and tradition of excellence.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Pay & Benefits

• 2025 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 at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits.

• 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, located at 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Two years of full-time (2,080 annual hours) administrative support experience in accounting, work processing and Microsoft Excel.

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

• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Associate degree or higher in accounting, human resources, public administration, or closely related field.

• Three or more years full-time (2,080 annual hours) administrative support experience.

• Previous experience in a law enforcement setting.

• Previous experience taking minutes and transcribing.

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