Administrative Assistant Jobs

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant position in the Sheriff's Data Practices division.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program .

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site located in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About The Position Type

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In This Position, You Will

• Coordinate data practice inquiries and prepare responses; data practice project management; maintain systems and files that support data practices.
• Examine sensitive material for release under the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
• Compose various letters and reports.
• Evaluate performance of departmental operations based on stated goals and objectives.
• Assist in legal and policy research and analysis; maintain research files.
• Research, analyze, and interpret current and proposed laws, rules, and legislation.
• Investigate and recommend action regarding complaints about services, operations, policies, or procedures.
• Obtain police reports, body and squad camera recordings, videos, photos, and other evidence-based material for data/case review.

Need To Have

• Four or more years of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations.
• One of the following:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the positions.

Nice to have:

• Developing correspondence, documents, presentations, and proposals.
• Working with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Working with Law Enforcement Technology Group (LETG) record management software and Criminal Justice Information Systems.
• State of Minnesota Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification. Experience:

• Meet deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced office environment, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to:
• Conduct oneself professionally and maintain strict confidentiality.

About The Department

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach, and Employee Wellness. The mission is providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting will be used to fill current and future full-time, benefit-earning vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

If You Have Questions, Please Contact

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

[email protected]

612-348-7855