Office Support Assistant

Grand Forks County; North Dakota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Grand Forks County is seeking a dependable Office Support Assistant to join the Sheriff’s Office on or around October 26, 2026. This role provides clerical and administrative support and serves as a key point of contact for the public and partner agencies.

The position maintains and processes law enforcement records, enters information, responds to inquiries, coordinates prisoner transportation, and supports daily operations in a busy environment with evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• Clerical and administrative support experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process law enforcement records and documents.
• Enter and verify information and respond to public inquiries.
• Process reports and requests and coordinate prisoner transportation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office.
• Monitor radio communications and relay messages to field personnel.
• Support emergency-related information dissemination as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public service mindset

Discretion

Communication skills

Job description

Office Support Assistant

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $20.72 per hour (DOE)
• Posted Date: 09/09/2026 11:20 AM
• Deadline to Apply: 09/20/2026

Grand Forks County is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Office Support Assistant to join the Sheriff’s Office on or around October 26, 2026. This position provides a wide range of clerical and administrative support and serves as an important point of contact for the public, law enforcement agencies, and other government partners.

The Office Support Assistant is responsible for maintaining and processing law enforcement records, entering and verifying information, responding to public inquiries, processing reports and requests, coordinating prisoner transportation, processing permits and other documents, and providing general administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office. This position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment where priorities may change throughout the day.

The position also supports law enforcement operations by monitoring radio communications, relaying messages and information to field personnel, assisting with severe weather and emergency-related information, and coordinating prisoner transportation requests from law enforcement agencies, courts, and treatment facilities.

Starting Rate: $20.72 per hour

To learn more about this position, please review the Office Support Assistant Position Description.

Status and Hours

Full-time (based on 40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, benefit eligible. There might be a variation in work hours and days to support the department and County needs. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

Selection Process

Prospective employees may undergo a thorough background investigation including a medical and drug/ alcohol screening. Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.

County Employment Benefits and Perks

While employed at Grand Forks County you will receive a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County contributes the rest. For employees hired on or after January 1,2025, you will be enrolled in the Defined Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) at the rate of 9.26% of your gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match. To learn about the benefits offered, please review the 2026 Benefits Summary.

Reasonable Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office in writing, at the time of application.

Grand Forks County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act (NDCC 14-02.4). We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to building a welcoming workforce centered around helping others through public service.