Administrative Assistant – Public Safety Position Available In Lee, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The job of Administrative Assistant in Public Safety involves providing administrative support to the Public Safety Services Unit, handling departmental budgets and grants, personnel and payroll functions, office duties, and organizational tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3-5 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a valid driver's license. The role reports to the Public Safety Executive Director and involves maintaining informational and analytical data, preparing reports for presentations, and coordinating travel and training plans for departmental staff. The salary for this position ranges from $3,807.33 to $4,492.65 monthly. The job is located in Auburn, AL, and is a regular full-time position.
Job Description
Administrative Assistant – Public Safety
Salary
$3,807.33 – $4,492.65 Monthly
Location Auburn, AL
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
01132
Department
PSSPubSaf
Opening Date
04/29/2025
Closing Date
5/18/2025 11:59 PM Central
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-PUBLIC SAFETY
Department:
Public Safety – Administration
Pay Grade:
107
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Personnel Status:
Regular Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Public Safety Services Unit. This position reports to the Public Safety Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Processes departmental budgets and grants for the Public Safety Services Unit.
Performs administrative, personnel and payroll functions.
Performs office duties and organizational tasks.
Coordinates and processes travel and training-related plans for departmental staff.
Maintains and processes informational and analytical data to include preparing reports for presentations when required for the Public Safety Services Unit.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES
Professional Excellence
Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.
Communication
Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.
Teamwork
Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.
Engagement
Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.
Public Service
Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) to five (5) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the basic operations and functions of the Public Safety Department.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures and relevant City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.
