Administrative Assistant
City of Houston
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Administrative Associate
City of Houston
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,527.17 - $1,898.80
per week
Type
Closes
February 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves handling everyday administrative tasks in the Houston Police Department's Victim Services division, such as preparing reports, managing policies, assisting with budgets, and coordinating projects to support victims and departmental operations.
It's a good fit for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys office work in a public service setting, especially those with a background in business or administration, veterans, bilingual speakers, or people experienced in police or military environments.
No prior experience is needed if you have a relevant bachelor's degree, making it accessible for recent graduates.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field (professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis)
- Ability to compile data for reports, surveys, inventories, and studies
- Skills in composing, editing, and preparing correspondence, reports, and directives
- Experience or ability to maintain, prepare, and disseminate department policies, procedures, and reference materials
- Assistance in budget preparation and monitoring
- Coordination of special projects, field investigations, and department activities
- Pass a criminal background check and obtain any required security clearance
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Posting Number: PN# 38188
Division: VICTIM SERVICES
Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS ST 7TH FLOOR
Workdays & Hours: M-F 8AM-4PM* *Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs professional administrative tasks related to the implementation of policies and procedures in the assigned department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compiles data for use in a variety of reports, surveys, inventories, and studies.
- Composes, edits, and prepares correspondence, speeches, reports, directives, etc.
- Maintains, prepares, revises, and disseminates department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and other pertinent reference information.
- Assists in department budget preparation and monitoring.
- Assists in planning and implementing department sponsored activities and programs.
- Coordinates special projects and conducts field investigations to evaluate project progress.
- Provides technical guidance and assistance to clerical staff.
- All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
“Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.”
If applicable, the applicant’s past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.
Qualifications
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**Preference will be given to Bilingual - Spanish candidates
Preference will be given to eligible clients with experience in a police or military setting.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing a high level of customer service.
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDDepartment may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 13
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 713-308-1289.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 713-308-1289. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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