Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant - Confidential

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range
$31.99 - $38.88/Hourly
$2,567.96 - $3,121.05/Biweekly
$5,563.91 - $6,762.27/Monthly
$66,766.97 - $81,147.23/Annually

Starting salary up to $38.88/hour ($81,147/year), an additional $1.50/hour Confidential Premium in addition to the hourly pay rate, and a competitive total compensation package.

What We Offer Working at the Sonoma County Sheriff s Office offers opportunities for growth and development, a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of contributing to the community. You can look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:

• Salary Advancement — a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when full-time) for good performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off — competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions — 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement — County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement — a pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave — may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits — excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief — County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

The Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office Executive Management Team. This position coordinates executive schedules, manages Board-related documentation, and supports leadership operations in a confidential environment. It requires professionalism, discretion, independent judgment, and proactive daily administrative management.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing calendars for the Sheriff’s Office Executive Management Team
• Entering all Board items into the County of Sonoma Board system and coordinating the review process
• Coordinating printing and distribution of the Sheriff’s annual budget document
• Tracking office contracts and insurance certificates; maintaining contract databases and binders; conducting quarterly contract audits
• Attending meetings in support of management, including scheduling, creating agendas, and minute-taking
• Serving as the backup to the Executive Assistant to the Sheriff as needed
• Exercising discretion when handling sensitive information
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Taking initiative to complete tasks beyond routine day-to-day operations

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Many Of The Following

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience in meeting preparation, minute-taking, and drafting professional correspondence
• Experience remediating documents and knowledge of ADA compliance related to office documents and correspondence
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to analyze requests and determine urgency, sensitivity, and escalation needs
• Discretion and emotional intelligence when handling confidential information
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

Serving the community since 1850, the Sonoma County Sheriff s Office employs over 650 employees to protect residents across 1,768 square miles. The agency includes more than 30 specialized units, offering a varied and dynamic career. All employees are required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation prior to employment to maintain safety and standards.

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