Anoka County is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Anoka

Overview

Administrative Assistant — Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO). This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will work onsite at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office (13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover). Salary range: $48,006 to $56,409 per year ($23.08 to $27.12 per hour); pay may vary by experience, education, and qualifications. This position follows the mission: "To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust." The position includes advancement opportunities and a strong work-life balance, with 24 days paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year. Applications must be received by the closing deadline to be considered.

Position posting end date: October 5, 2025 at 11:59pm CST. Information in the application is used to determine eligibility for the selection process. A resume is optional and cannot replace the application itself.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for the department. Deliver customer service while answering phones, assisting walk-in guests, and reserving facilities.
• Perform office administration and operations activities such as maintaining 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. Enter data into systems as needed.
• Act as a liaison and point of contact for employees, the department, and the public.
• Translate concerns and information requests into clear responses and elevate issues as needed.
• Compile and coordinate materials for meetings for multiple leadership levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum: High school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows; general understanding of office procedures; strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain within six months of hire the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) certification.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment. Vision and hearing requirements for computer use and communication.
• Assignments are sedentary, with occasional standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as needed. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation for computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Travel to other county work sites may be required; travel may involve driving county or personal vehicles.
• 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" are allowed under Sheriff\'s Office Policy 1044.3; head, face, neck, or hand tattoos prohibited unless exceptions are made case by case.

Additional Information

• Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and Law Enforcement Labor Services.
• Selection Process: The application will be reviewed for relevant education and experience to determine eligibility for the selection process; submitted applications are used to verify answers to supplemental questions.
• Pre-employment Requirements: A criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical (and/or other checks) may be required. Applicants may be asked to sign an informed consent form for screenings; failure to sign may disqualify you from consideration.
• About Anoka County: We are the fourth largest county in Minnesota, offering a range of career opportunities and a commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted by the deadline. For more information, visit the county careers site or apply through the provided linktext in the original posting.