Administrative Specialist Senior - Operations Command

Posting Date

10/22/25

Application Deadline

10/24/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$20.50 - $23.63 - $26.75 - $33.00

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Administrative Specialist Senior provides highly responsible and often complex direct administrative support to bureau chiefs and/or executive leaders in Custody, Compliance, Enforcement and/or Operations command of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). This role interacts with MCSO leaders and executives as well as the general public, personnel of other law enforcement entities, County office staff, and MCSO employees. The position requires dependability, discretion, initiative, and a professional demeanor.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. 

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Three (3) years of responsible clerical or administrative experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of post-secondary education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience providing administrative support in the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
• Experience with creating spreadsheets/tables and analyzing results using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and MS-SQL programs.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Provides highly responsible and confidential administrative support independently with initiative and minimal guidance to one or more members of command staff and/or executive leaders (e.g., Deputy Chief, Executive Chief, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Chief of Administration).
• Administers programs and processes specific to the bureaus/divisions being supported.
• Maintains scheduling for the assigned command staff and/or executive leadership.
• Creates, updates, and maintains complex spreadsheets, reports, forms, and correspondence; maintains schedules and files.
• Provides responsive and timely customer service in person, by phone, email, and mail.
• Acts as liaison and responds to administrative questions related to operations, departmental processes, and procedures.
• Makes travel arrangements for trainings to support leadership in the area(s) of assignment.
• Arranges meetings and conferences for the assigned bureau/division leadership and staff.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data in support of command/bureau/division initiatives and reports results.