Admin Asst Ops

Position Summary:

The full-time Administrative Assistant reports to the senior levels of Operations Management and provides administrative support to the Operations Department. Duties include clerical projects, processing audio and record requests, maintaining agency files, preparing correspondence, filing, meeting support, processing department invoices, dispatcher scheduling, and other administrative tasks to meet the needs of the dispatch center. All other duties as assigned.

This is an in-person position. Hours are full-time, primarily weekdays, with other shifts as needed for training and projects.

Salary:

• Starting Annual Pay: $54,205 (see Public Act 97-609 Posting for salary range)
• Paid hourly, FLSA non-exempt
• Annual COLA and Step Increases

Benefits:

Employer-provided uniform tops and additional annual stipend

Paid Time Off (PTO) 26 days each year, with bidding for guaranteed time off, and Extended Sick Leave (ESL) 6 days each year

Overtime and Comp Time for non-exempt staff

Group health insurance: BlueCross BlueShield HMO and PPO options with HSA employer contributions, Delta Dental HMO and PPO options, Prescription, and Vision coverage

IMRF pension, retirement savings, disability, and life coverage

Additional retirement savings options

Employer-provided life insurance of $40,000

Supplemental life insurance for self and family

Supplemental disability, accident, and cancer protection

FSA pre-tax savings accounts for health care and dependent care expenses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness, personal, and family support

Financial services, legal services, and identity protection plans

How To Apply:

Online application, including resume, must be completed to be considered for the position.

A valid email address MUST be included on the Application as all hiring process communications will be handled via email. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

View further details including a link to the full job description of essential functions and requirements on DU-COMMs Careers site at: https://www.ducomm.org/careers/

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have two (2) years of experience with receptionist, clerical, or secretarial duties with proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological assessment, and pre-employment medical screenings including drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong candidate will also have public safety or municipal experience.