Employment Opportunities

Administrative Assistant

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Police Department
Reports To: 
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801

General Description

This position will provide clerical support for the staff in the Police Department. 

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Receives and relays incoming, outgoing, and interoffice messages for staff members using a multi-line console consisting of multiple extensions and outside lines.
  • Provides organizational information to callers using printed directories. Provides routine, authorized information (i.e. telephone and extension numbers, names and locations to callers inquires).  Places local and commercial long-distance calls for staff members. Adjusts console controls for re-routing of telephone calls according to schedule hours of duty.
  • Operates the public address system using prescribed hospital emergency and special codes to page and alert staff members.
  • Maintains records used as guidelines in telephone operational and reception, such as telephone directories, and organizational listings.
  • Provides clerical support for administrative staff to include establishing and maintaining office files, maintaining the conference room schedule.
  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Hear and resolve and refer complaints or concerns from customers and public.
  • File and maintain records
  • Transmit information or documents using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
  • Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications
  • High school graduation or equivalent. Six months generalized switchboard experience preferred
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Excellent Oral and Written skills
  • Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
  • Must be able to pass a background check. 
Physical Requirements Working Conditions                                                  
  • Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
  • Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
  • Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
2 days 10 hours ago