ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated professionals for our Administrative Assistant positions which are responsible for a variety of coordinative and administrative support functions such as researching information, compiling data, preparing reports, monitoring and tracking of the budget, coordinating projects/programs, making recommendations and resolving complaints and problems. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification.  This recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies in the Sierra Vista area.

Requires three (3) years of administrative support experience involving the use of personal computers and desktop software such as Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications OR administrative support experience and related education to total three (3) years. 

Note: One (1) year of experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office setting.
May be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in the voluntary compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.