Administrative Specialist 2 - Lottery Security Section

Initial Posting Date: 08/20/2026

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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Administrative Specialist 2 position. This position will be in-office without the option for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 09/03/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference, and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 11/11/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 09/03/2026. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work and reference REQ-205537.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position you will provide support to the Lottery Security Section by developing, implementing, performing analysis, improving processes, and giving consultative advice on various programs in accordance with state statutes, administrative rules, internal operating procedures, and industry best practices relating to the regulatory management of Lottery retailers and vendors as well as vendors contractual requirements.

You will provide administrative support to the Section Lieutenant, Sergeants, Detectives, and lottery staff in fulfilling the requirements and obligations for the operation and administration of the Oregon State Lottery.

In this position you will interpret and apply Lottery OAR’s (Chapter 177), state laws (ORS 461), and rules and policies as they relate to retail background investigations, vendor background investigations, shipment of sensitive items, and training of the section’s professional staff.

You will manage the administrative functions of the sections, including working in OSP and Lottery Report Management Systems, for the management of information in support of all the section’s programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

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An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;

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An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills:

• Administrative experience to include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, and ability to learn Niche and lottery report management systems.

• Ability to adapt, plan, organize, and multi-task to ensure completion of projects, tasks, and assignments with multiple competing priorities within a changing environment.

• Skilled in performing technical and administrative support functions requiring independent judgment, decision making and problem resolution.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, and procedures and applying these interpretations to specific situations.

• Basic understanding of research techniques, sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret, and report data in both a narrative and statistical format.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

U.S. Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard Servicemember Status Designation:

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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