Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant - Confidential

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office seeks a highly skilled Administrative Assistant to join their team!

Starting salary up to $38.88/hour ($81,147/year), an additional $1.50/hour Confidential Premium in addition to the hourly pay rate, and a competitive total compensation package!*

What We Offer

Working at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

The Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office Executive Management Team. This position plays a critical role in coordinating executive schedules, managing Board-related documentation, and supporting leadership operations within a highly confidential environment. The role requires professionalism, discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to proactively manage daily administrative duties. This position is responsible for:

• Managing calendars for the Sheriff’s Office Executive Management Team
• Entering all Board items into the County of Sonoma Board system and coordinating the review process
• Coordinating printing and distribution of the Sheriff’s annual budget document
• Tracking office contracts and insurance certificates; maintaining contract databases and binders; conducting quarterly contract audits
• Attending meetings in support of management, which include scheduling, creating agendas, and minute-taking
• Serving as the backup to the Executive Assistant to the Sheriff as needed
• Exercising discretion when handling sensitive information
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Taking initiative to complete tasks beyond routine day-to-day operations

 *Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 1/29/26