Job Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police: Police-Administration - This is a highly responsible position working as an assistant to the Chief of Police. The successful candidate will also provide support to the police attorney and back-up to the Chief\xe2\x80\x99s staff. Work involves a wide variety of administrative activities in a confidential and fast-paced work environment, including calendar and schedule management, composing and preparing correspondence, and responding to a wide array of public inquiries. Coordination of city-wide committees including taking minutes, developing agendas, and assisting with the facilitation of meetings will be required. Special project and event coordination for the department will be an additional focus, as well as social media and addressing some website needs of the department.
Requirements: The ability to apply the principles of good human relations and communication skills; the ability to make independent decisions; considerable established experience in responsible clerical and administrative work; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, and the public and to deal with public relations concerns courteously and tactfully; maintain up to date technology skills in Excel and Google Suite, excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to maintain highly confidential information.

Police background check and administrative testing will be required. Previous experience working in the law enforcement field is preferred but not required.
This is a non-union position - Grade B23 - with a starting annual salary range between $ 44,850.00- $ 49,042.76 and includes an excellent benefits package.
Accepting applications until the vacancy is filled.
City Benefits -

Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine and Thomas College.


The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Group : NON UNION Job Family : POLICE Posting Start : 11/17/2023 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Details :