Administrative Assistant II - Sheriff

Administrative Assistant II – Sheriff Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

ABOUT THE SHERIFFS OFFICE AT JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office promotes a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual, and to make choices that are consistent with the pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decision.

WHAT YOU WILL DO You will provide administrative support and record management for all sworn officers.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Receives open records requests over the telephone, mail, or in person from the public.
• Reviews each request carefully using the Open Records Law/HIPAA, accumulates releasable records.
• Processes requests (redacts information from reports as required by law), carefully prepares response letter citing any statutes and/or balancing act used to process the request, collects payment, and distributes records to requestor/DA/other law enforcement agencies involved.
• Performs other duties as assigned or that may develop.

Wage & Benefits $20.04 - $25.77/ hour based on candidate’s successful experience and qualification. Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.

Click Here for 2024 Jefferson County Benefits Benefit Highlights *2 weeks paid vacation* Health insurance* Health insurance Opt Out Plan * Dental & Vision insurance* * Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System* Health Savings Account * Differed Compensation Program* *Group Life insurance * Employees at Jefferson County Value *Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

Background checks required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with two years related experience and/or training; or associate’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background Check: The successful candidate will be required to submit fingerprints as part of an FBI criminal background check, pass an Agency Background investigation, and complete Security Awareness Training.

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online Jefferson County application.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.