Administrative Assistant Specialist

Salary : $63,440.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Location : 6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
Job Type: CIVILIAN
Job Number: 2025-00186
Division/Bureau: Finance Bureau
Opening Date: 12/15/2025
Closing Date: 12/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Forms Required for Application:

RAP BACK

CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description
This position will assist with a wide variety of administrative tasks and special projects to support all sections of the finance bureau. Duties will include composing, corresponding and documenting procedures, generating reports, assisting with the budget process, scanning, managing document retention, and other related duties.

General Description of Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Receive, route and disperse telephone calls and/or messages;
• Process unclaimed requests;
• Compose and type correspondence and reports maintaining the security and confidentiality of such documents;
• Distribution of AP and payroll checks;
• Maintain revenue and fund reports;
• Accurately process travel requests;
• Review budget requests and assist with budgetary process;
• Assist with other related duties.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• High school diploma and 4 years related work experience, or associates degree and 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of computer and office equipment to perform position tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, to citizens and colleagues.
• Budgeting/accounting experience preferred.
Additional Information

PG 03

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.
01

Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application?

• Yes, I have used drugs within 12 months of this application date.
• No

02

Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?

• Yes, I have tattoos on my head, scalp, face, neck, or hands.
• No, I do not.

03

Which of the following best describes you?

• I have a high school diploma/GED and 4 years of related work experience
• I have an AA or higher and 2 years of related work experience
• I have a high school diploma/GED and do not have 4 years of related work experience
• I have an AA or higher and do not have 2 years of related work experience

04

Do you currently have ANY other OPEN applications with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office? Per agency policy, we only consider one application per applicant at a time.

• Yes, and I would like to be removed from all other application processes and eligibility lists.
• No, I understand that I can only have ONE active application at one time.

05

All information and documents you provide in this application must support your selected answers and will be verified, and additional documentation may be required. By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting what has been provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Have you read all the questions and answered them truthfully?

• YES- All answers and documentation are TRUE and ACCURATE.
• No- Not eligible for employment.

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