Administrative Support Specialist

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Employer-paid life insurance

Pension

Vacation and sick time

Optional overtime bonus pay

Job security

Spouse coverage option

Job summary

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND is seeking a full-time Administrative Support Specialist to provide precise clerical assistance in a busy office setting. You will handle phones, data entry, and support to legal departments and law enforcement teams, ensuring accurate records and timely reports.

The role requires secretarial experience or relevant coursework, strong computer skills, and exemplary communication.

Qualifications

• Secretarial experience or experience in a professional office setting, or relevant college coursework in an administrative support program.
• Proficiency with computers, typing, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and master law enforcement software.
• Ability to complete accurate work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Strategic problem-solving skills.
• Organizational abilities and task prioritization skills.
• Satisfactory performance in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Professionally interacting with co-workers, law enforcement, court staff, and the general public.
• Answering phone calls, helping office visitors, and providing friendly customer service.
• Completing accurate data entry and timely law enforcement investigation reports.
• Checking criminal histories and driving abstracts.
• Sending fingerprint cards to the BCI.
• Drafting and filing traffic documents and non‑criminal records.
• Performing additional clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Typing

Microsoft Office

Proficient communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Learn law enforcement software

Team coordination

Education

Relevant college coursework in administrative support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Law enforcement software

Job description

How would you like to support your local government and contribute to efficient legal processes? Are you looking for a long-term career where you can learn new things, expand your skill set, and advance professionally? If that sounds good to you, you could be the full-time Administrative Support Specialist we're looking for at Cass County! We're hiring a precise and organized person to join our Fargo, ND office and deliver impeccable clerical assistance. Keep reading to learn more about this incredible career opportunity!

EMPLOYMENT START DATE: January 4th, 2027

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Base salary of $45,201 - $49,158/year
• Salary growth opportunities, with the ability to earn up to $61,030/year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional spouse coverage
• Pension
• Vacation and sick time
• Optional overtime bonus pay
• Job security

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

For more than 150 years, Cass County has proudly served and protected our residents as the most populous county in North Dakota. Our mission is to maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy a happy, healthy life. With a dedicated sheriff's office that operates a jail, provides court security and services, and leads life-saving special projects like search and rescue and snowmobile patrol, our community counts on us for safety and support.

We're committed to offering excellent opportunities for growth and the chance to make a meaningful difference. If you're ready to build a rewarding career while giving back to your community, Cass County is the place for you.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Non-Negotiables:

• Secretarial experience/experience working in a professional office setting OR relevant college coursework in an administrative support program
• Proficiency with computers, typing, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and master law enforcement software
• Ability to complete accurate work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision
• Exceptional communication skills and phone etiquette
• Strategic problem-solving skills
• Organizational abilities and task prioritization skills
• Satisfactory performance in previous roles

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in a legal field, such as criminal justice
• Customer service experience
• Experience operating a multi-line phone system
• Basic knowledge of legal and courtroom terminology
• Some higher education in a field like business administration
• Ability to provide administrative support to multiple people

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Our Administrative Support Specialist plays a critical part in our day-to-day operations and helps keep our office running smoothly. You'll be answering and directing phone calls, performing accurate data entry, and providing invaluable clerical assistance to legal departments and law enforcement teams. We're looking for someone who can work quickly and accurately. Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Professionally interacting with co-workers, law enforcement, court staff, and the general public
• Answering phone calls, helping office visitors, and providing friendly customer service
• Completing accurate data entry and timely law enforcement investigation reports
• Checking criminal histories and driving abstracts
• Sending fingerprint cards to the BCI
• Drafting and filing traffic documents and non‑criminal records
• Performing additional clerical duties as assigned