Administrative Assistant I - Communications

Administrative Assistant I - Communications

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Administrative Assistant I - Communications

Location

Communications Center, 6590 Armory Court, Winter Park, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00404

Department

Communications

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 3:00 PM Eastern

Hiring Salary

Starting salary:$39,145/yr or $40,331/yr. with 3+ years of experience

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Starting salary: $39,145/yr or $40,331/yr. with 3+ years of experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides administrative support for Captains, Lieutenants, and Civilian equivalents. #oj

Note - This position is located at the Orange County Sheriff's Office Sector Communication Center - 6590 Amory Ct., Winter Park, FL 32792

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• At least 18 years of age.

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.

• U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.

• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.

• No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND two (2) years related experience and/or relevant training.

• Depending on assignment, it may be required to obtain FCIC/NCIC certification within one (1) year of employment and/or become a Public Notary within six (6) months of employment.

• Ability to prepare and draft a variety of documents, including routine and non-routine correspondence, memos, reports, and other materials. Receive, sort, and route incoming mail and electronic correspondence.

• Ability to schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, interviews, and related activities to ensure smooth operations.

• Ability to receive and screen telephone calls and visitors, determining the level of attention required; either redirect to appropriate personnel or handle independently.

• Ability to assist staff with project as needed, which may include taking dictation and transcribing meeting minutes.

• Ability to process and verify payroll and overtime submissions for accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to maintain monthly and annual statistical data as required by the assigned role.

• Ability to process reimbursement requisitions, reconcile accounts quarterly, and may assist in tracking and monitoring budgets.

• Ability to perform general clerical duties, including ordering office supplies, photocopying, filing, and collating documents.

• Ability to compile, organize, and maintain various documents, such as legal files and public records requests, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

• Ability to log information into computer systems as needed for tracking and record-keeping purposes.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information based on assignment, maintaining strict confidentiality and the security of files and office spaces.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.

• Must have the ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

• Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor and communication style both in person and over the phone.

• Must have proficient organizational and time management skills.

• Must have intermediate computer skills to include proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and database applications.

• Must have the ability to learn specialized department software and applications.

PROCESSING & TRAINING

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

• Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.

• Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. They are also regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends depending on location of assignment (e.g., providing after-hours paperwork assistance to special events, such as warrant/felony sweeps).

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage

• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage

• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System

• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished

• Education incentive and reimbursement programs

• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly

• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Gym facilities in many agency buildings

01

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

• I am a United States citizen

• I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card

• I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

03

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

04

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

• Yes

• No

05

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

• Yes

• No

07

How many college credits do you have?

08

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

• Yes

• No

09

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

• Yes

• No

10

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

11

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

12

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

• Yes

• No

13

Have you received more than two (2) moving traffic violations/citations in the past three (3) years from the date of this application?

• Yes

• No

• I do not drive and/or have a driver's license

14

Please provide details of your moving traffic violations/citations in the past three (3) years from the date of this application?

15

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• Yes

• No, or I do not have a driver's license

16

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

17

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes

• No

18

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

• Yes

• No

19

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

20

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

• Yes

• No

21

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

22

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

• Yes

• No

23

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

24

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

• Yes

• No

25

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

26

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

• Yes

• No

27

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

28

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

• Yes

• No

29

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

30

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

• Yes

• No

31

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

32

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

• Yes

• No

33

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

34

Have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last year from the date of this application? (e.g. - marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

• Yes

• No

35

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.

36

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

• Yes

• No

37

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

38

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

• I did not serve in the military

• Honorable Discharge

• Honorable Discharge under General Conditions

• Dishonorable Discharge

• Other

• I am still an Active Reserve

39

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

40

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

41

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

42

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

43

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

44

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

• No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency

• Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency

• Not Applicable

45

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

46

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

• Yes

• No

47

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

48

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

• Yes

• No

49

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

50

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

• Yes

• No

51

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

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Orange County Sheriff's Office

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2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida, 32804

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