Public Safety Front Desk Admin – Full-Time, Onsite

Gunnison County; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

HSA and FSA options

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office is seeking a friendly Front Desk Administrative Assistant to be the first contact for the public in Gunnison, Colorado. This full-time, onsite role handles greetings, payments, scheduling, and routine administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion.

You’ll support deputies and staff, maintain accurate records, and ensure a welcoming, organized front-office environment for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment background screening.
• Ability to complete IC 100 and IC 700 within the first year of employment.
• Ability to complete required departmental training and maintain necessary system access or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer questions, and direct individuals to the appropriate personnel or resources.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to general emails, and ensure inquiries are handled professionally and efficiently.
• Provide courteous service to community members, law enforcement personnel, and partner agencies.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional front-office environment.
• Receive and process payments for traffic citations, VIN inspections, dog registrations, concealed handgun permits, civil process services, and other transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, issue receipts, and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Assist community members with understanding payment processes, forms, and services.
• Process and distribute traffic citations and related documentation to courts, state agencies, and others.
• Assist with receiving and processing civil papers, verifying information, collecting fees, and routing documents for service.
• Schedule VIN inspections and communicate appointment details to the public and personnel.
• Prepare correspondence, organize records, complete data entry, and maintain files.
• Work collaboratively with Sheriff’s Office personnel and other County departments.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
• Follow policies and know when to involve others.

Skills

Customer service

Reception

Organization

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Discretion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office is seeking a friendly Front Desk Administrative Assistant to be the first contact for the public in Gunnison, Colorado. This full-time, onsite role handles greetings, payments, scheduling, and routine administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion.

You’ll support deputies and staff, maintain accurate records, and ensure a welcoming, organized front-office environment for residents and visitors alike.