Administrative Specialist 2 – Lottery Security Section

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 4,300 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon in Salem is hiring for one full-time, permanent Administrative Specialist 2 to support the Lottery Security Section. This in-office role involves processing investigations, managing vendor contracts, and coordinating program activities in line with state statutes.

Applicants should meet the education and experience requirements and may be considered internal if they are AFSCME employees. The position emphasizes compliance, data analysis, and administrative leadership across the

Qualifications

• Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.
• An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and analyze programs in the Lottery Security Section in accordance with state statutes and rules.
• Provide administrative support to the Section Lieutenant and staff for operations and administration of the Oregon State Lottery.
• Interpret and apply Lottery OARs (Chapter 177) and state laws (ORS 461) related to background investigations and vendor requirements.
• Manage administrative functions using OSP and Lottery Report Management Systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Independent judgment

Data interpretation

Education

Associate degree in general office occupations

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Niche

Lottery Report Management Systems

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 08/20/2026 Application Deadline: 11/11/2026 Agency: Oregon State Department of Police Salary Range: $4,308 - $5,984 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Administrative Specialist 2 – Lottery Security Section

Job Description:

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Administrative Specialist 2 position. This position will be in-office without the option for a remote or hybrid work schedule. Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 09/03/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference, and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 11/11/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09/03/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [e-mail] and reference REQ-205537. The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position you will provide support to the Lottery Security Section by developing, implementing, performing analysis, improving processes, and giving consultative advice on various programs in accordance with state statutes, administrative rules, internal operating procedures, and industry best practices relating to the regulatory management of Lottery retailers and vendors as well as vendors contractual requirements. You will provide administrative support to the Section Lieutenant, Sergeants, Detectives, and lottery staff in fulfilling the requirements and obligations for the operation and administration of the Oregon State Lottery. In this position you will interpret and apply Lottery OAR’s (Chapter 177), state laws (ORS 461), and rules and policies as they relate to retail background investigations, vendor background investigations, shipment of sensitive items, and training of the section’s professional staff. You will manage the administrative functions of the sections, including working in OSP and Lottery Report Management Systems, for the management of information in support of all the section’s programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
• An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

Preferred Skills:

• Administrative experience to include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, and ability to learn Niche and lottery report management systems.
• Ability to adapt, plan, organize, and multi-task to ensure completion of projects, tasks, and assignments with multiple competing priorities within a changing environment.
• Skilled in performing technical and administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, decision making and problem resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, and procedures and applying these interpretations to specific situations.
• Basic understanding of research techniques, sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret, and report data in both a narrative and statistical format.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Selection Process:

• The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).
• Interview

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

U.S. Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard Servicemember Status Designation: Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

Additional Information:

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