Administrative Assistant – Sheriff’s Office

Chomonix; Andover, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Anoka County Sheriff's Office in Andover, MN is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support for the MRFL team. This full-time, on-site role supports directors and scientists, handles confidential information, and helps manage budgets and purchase orders.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a benefits package including paid time off, holidays, medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for the MRFL Director, Assistant Laboratory Director, and Forensic Scientists in day-to-day functions.
• Develops, maintains, and handles confidential information.
• Monitors MRFL monthly expenditures to ensure proper coding and adherence to financial policies.
• Acts as the MRFL financial support and assists with budgets and year-end financial processes.
• Submits, monitors, and tracks invoices and purchase orders.

Skills

Clerical skills

Office administration

Financial tracking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Office software

Job description

Job Posting End Date: September 10, 2026 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.

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 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, on-site position.

Pay & Benefits

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/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

• Provide clerical and administrative support for the Midwest Regional Forensic Lab (MRFL) Director, Assistant Laboratory Director, and Forensic Scientists in day-to-day functions and operations.
• Develops, maintains, and handles confidential information.
• Monitors MRFL monthly expenditures to ensure the use of proper coding and adherence to financial policies.
• Acts as the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory Division financial support and assists with annual budget and year-end financial processes.
• Submits, monitors, and tracks physical plant, IT and telecom work orders.
• Organizes and maintains filing systems and monitors record/evidence retention procedures.
• Receives, reviews, and processes all invoices for payment.
• Ensures accuracy and corrects issues as they arise.
• Monitors and tracks purchase orders, orders supplies, uniforms, consumables, coordinates contracts and service with vendors.
• Gives direction and responds to MRFL staff regarding purchases and the appropriate allocation of expenditures.
• Monitors MRFL fixed assets program and conducts annual inventories.
• Assists in the calculation of partner annual contributions, processing and submitting grant money requests, preparing MRFL monthly reports, writing and preparing semiannual grant progress reports.
• Develops systems and tracking methods including spreadsheets necessary to calculate and track various casework trends within the laboratory.
• Assists with the creation and distribution of monthly and yearly laboratory reports.
• Schedules and coordinates administrative meetings as required, attends meetings and takes minutes.
• May be assigned to assist in planning and coordinating MRFL and ACSO events.
• Interacts with co-workers, public officials, and the general public with professionalism and a respectful attitude.
• Produce appropriate response documents from within the Laboratory and provide such documents to legal staff during the discovery process.
• Support the QA manager in ensuring the security, accuracy, and compliance of all vault contents by assisting with regular vault audits.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) 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.
• Successfully pass an extensive background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Associate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Three or more years (2,080 annual hours) of administrative support experience.
• Experience in law enforcement, corrections, or legal environment.
• 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.

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 (LELS).

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, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a 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! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to...

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Aff... 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.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO

Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.