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 documentation is not received, your application will not be processed for further consideration.
SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description The administrative assistant will work directly with the bureau commander and lieutenants to assist with a wide variety of administrative tasks and special projects to support all sections of the courts services bureau.  Duties will include but are not limited to composing correspondence, documenting procedures, generating reports, preparing purchase requisitions, 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.
• Compose and type correspondence and reports maintaining the security and confidentiality of such documents.
• Accurately process travel requests.
• Accurately prepare purchase requisitions.
• Accurately prepare transport list.
• Assist with other related duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Two (2) years related work experience. 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 two (2) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
• 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.
Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience. 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 two (2) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Additional Information PG 02
Annual Work Hours: 2080
Long Term Salary Cap: $80,579.20
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.