Administrative Specialist 1

Administrative Specialist 1 (AS1)

This position works in the Parole & Probation Division of the Sheriff's Office performing a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties requiring knowledge of departmental policies and regulations and the exercise of judgment in receiving, processing, recording, and distributing confidential information. Assistance to offenders in developing schedules, advising of available social services, job search techniques, giving directives, transportation and other general support. Maintains records of financial transactions; prepares and processes fees and billings within an established system. Develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets that include creating formulas to track and calculate data for statistical analysis.

First review of applications will be on October 7th, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

Benefits include generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, $0 health insurance premium, and a free and award-winning wellness program. The County also makes retirement contributions and offers 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D, Life, and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Annual salary range for Administrative Specialist 1 (AS1) is $42,463-$66,684. This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!

Minimum qualifications required for this position include a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years administrative experience, including word processing, clerical functions or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Special requirements include the successful completion of a background check, a valid Oregon driver's license, Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification, CPR/First Aid and Notary Public certifications, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Sgt. Ryan Roth, Training & Recruiting Sergeant Benton County Sheriff's Office Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

Working & Living in Benton County is perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."