What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist II-BU position at Seattle Police Department?
Position Description
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking a dynamic, detail-orientated Administrative Specialist II to provide high-level administrative support to the Forensic Support Services Section management. SPD’s Forensic Support Services Section is responsible for providing the highest quality, most accurate, and most efficient forensic and management services available to support the department’s mission to prevent crime, enforce the law, and support quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional, and dependable police services. The incumbent in this position will play a crucial role in providing lead administrative assistance to support the work of the Forensic Support Services Section.
Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
The requirements for this position are two years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work).
Desired Qualifications
About The Department
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Additional Information
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
The full salary range for this position is $36.89 - $41.31 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $36.89 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How To Apply
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking a dynamic, detail-orientated Administrative Specialist II to provide high-level administrative support to the Forensic Support Services Section management. SPD’s Forensic Support Services Section is responsible for providing the highest quality, most accurate, and most efficient forensic and management services available to support the department’s mission to prevent crime, enforce the law, and support quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional, and dependable police services. The incumbent in this position will play a crucial role in providing lead administrative assistance to support the work of the Forensic Support Services Section.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide high level administrative support to the Captain, Lieutenant and two Managers for the Forensic Support Services Section. This includes reviewing, evaluating, and responding to all correspondence for the Captain and Lieutenant on a daily basis; scheduling and preparing for management meetings, taking and distributing meeting minutes, and set-up.
- Prepare reports to support the Departments needs and requirements, which includes but not limited to overtime/payroll reporting, training compliance, ongoing certification status, and maintaining equipment inventory records.
- Assist Section Management with preparing Budget.
- Track, maintain, distribute records related to the Board memberships on International Association of Identification and the AFIS Regional Advisory Board ensuring compliance for Staff.
- Inventory, track and maintain Section equipment and training which includes CSI and other crime scene processing equipment, video and photographic equipment and other forensic supplies. Track the certification status of Section employees and project re-cert costs for budget and planning purposes.
- Research and order supplies needed to support the department monitoring and ensuring within Budget.
- Produce, maintain, track weapon inventory which includes court ordered forfeitures of weapons held in Evidence and the corresponding records within Evidence of the item’s status, as well as records related to the court ordered surrender of weapons related to a protection order.
- Maintain detailed productivity stats for seven workgroups – the seven work groups include CSI, Latent Prints, IDDS, Ten Prints, Photo Lab, Evidence, and the Video Unit.
- Assist with Public Disclosure requests ensuring compliance, and monitoring the high volume of requests for the Video Unit and the Photo Lab.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements for this position are two years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work).
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to independently create, maintain and produce reports.
- Excellent organizational and communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully participate in a customer service environment, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Pass an SPD Background Investigation.
About The Department
The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to create and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Additional Information
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
The full salary range for this position is $36.89 - $41.31 per hour.
New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $36.89 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.
How To Apply
- Apply online at http://www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job# 2026-00100
- A cover letter and resume, that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job are required.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Salary : $37 - $41