Administrative Assistant-Metropolitan Detention Center

Administrative Assistant-Metropolitan Detention Center

Department:
Metropolitan Detention Center

Location:

100 DEPUTY DEAN MIERA DR SW

Pay:
During Probation: $17.60;
After Probation: $17.95

Close Date:
March 17, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy many benefits such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, lucrative retirement, and more. The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and business-related duties in support of a department, drafts correspondences, writes reports, assigns work, and trains entry-level clerical staff. Responds to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.

• Respond to requests for department-related information from the public or other County departments.
• Maintain records pertaining to daily transactions and business details of the department such as time records, budget expenditures, preparation of personnel actions, etc.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Draft responses to correspondence; research and write periodic and special interest reports reflecting the operation and functions of the department.
• Provide typing/word processing assistance for the department; answer telephone, transfer calls and take messages when necessary.
• Attend meetings as a representative of the department as assigned.
• Responsible for maintenance of department files.

• High School Diploma or GED, and progressively responsible past work experience in an office/clerical setting.

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess and maintain a New Mexico driver’s license.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.

• All essential duties are performed indoors.
• Duties are performed in a temperature controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
• Worker often works alone both with or without directions from supervisor.

• Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, photocopy machine, fax machine and calculator.
• Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various types of paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.