Salary: $6,328.45 - $8,480.74 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number: 2025-00120
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
Summary ABOUT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by Sheriff Ty E. Rupert, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County.
ABOUT THE COUNTY: We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for an Executive Assistant to the Sheriff. Under general supervision, this position will also support the executive command staff team and performs a wide variety of highly responsible professional support services and technical support duties.
Key Responsibilities: - Manages sensitive and confidential issues.
- Maintains and updates files and databases.
- Performs and manages special assignments and projects.
- Research and compile information to assist the Sheriff with decisions and resolves operational issues, using knowledge of the operations and policies of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.
- Arrange and schedule appointments and meetings for the Sheriff with staff and the public.
- Incumbent will provide exemplary customer service and at times speak for the Sheriff.
What You Will Bring: Knowledge of or experience with:
- Basic understanding of governmental structure and policies.
- Principles and practices of file management, accounting/bookkeeping, record keeping, case management, and records management.
- Customer service techniques, local community resources and regional community issues.
- Business and personal computers, and specialized software applications. Detailed understanding of the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in:
- Working independently, maintaining composure and confidentiality, and working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
- Organizing and managing complex administrative and technical services.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
- Understanding and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, administrative orders, and other governing regulations.
- Developing information and possible consequences of actions to assist Executive leadership with decisions.
- Writing professional reports, correspondence, and documents of a confidential nature from brief instructions.
- Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
- Prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Ability to organize daily workload by priorities.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and government officials.
- Effective and professional communication skills verbally and in written format. Able to speak confidently in a public forum.
- Responding to inquiries and complaints tactfully and constructively.
Must attach a Cover Letter and Resume, detailing job experience and duties at the time of application submittal. *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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HERE. Compensation $6,328.45 to $8,480.74 per month for a 173.33 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS: Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications - Associate's degree in Business or Public Administration;
- AND five (5) years of Executive-level support experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Preference will be given for: - Prior executive level law enforcement experience.
- Prior experience as an executive assistant working in government, for an elected official, or for the CEO of a company/corporation.
- Current LEDS certification.
Necessary Special Requirements Driving is a requirement. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain LEDS certification within 30 days of hire date.
Must pass a driving record review and criminal history background. - A current driver's license and the state of origin are required . Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must include an accurate driver's license number and state of origin on their application under the Personal Information section.
Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.
If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible. Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include: - Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include: - 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit and click on Employee Benefits.
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This position requires an Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field; AND five (5) years of Executive-level support experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?
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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.
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Preference will be given for experience as an executive assistant working in government, for an elected official, or for the CEO of a company/corporation. Please check the box to all that apply.
- Executive Assistant to an elected official of a Government Entity.
- Executive Assistant to CEO/Corporate individual.
- Executive Assistant to Law Enforcement agency head.
- None of the above.
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Preference will be given for current LEDS Certification. Are you currently LEDS Certified?
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Applicants must attach the required Cover Letter and Resume at application submittal. Failure to provide this information will be considered a voluntary incomplete application and candidates will not move forward in the selection process. Have you attached a Cover Letter and Resume to this application?
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Successful candidates must have sufficient ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Can you meet this requirement with or without accommodation?
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In order to be considered for a position with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, candidates must pass a PRE-qualifying driving record review and a criminal history background check. Deschutes County will use the driver's license number from your application to conduct an investigation verifying your background. Results will be used for the purpose of making selection decisions. Information contained in your background check will be reviewed by those persons involved in making decisions on candidate selection or performing the background investigation. You must provide your driver's license number and state of issuance in the Personal Information Section of this application form. FAILURE TO LIST YOUR LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE, or listing incorrect information, will disqualify you for submitting an incomplete application. By checking YES below, I give Deschutes County my consent to perform a pre-qualifying review of my driving record and criminal history background as described above. I understand the information will be used in the selection process for this position.
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