Summary

This job is for a secretary role at a Michigan State Police post in Grand Rapids, where you'll help the post commander with management tasks and provide administrative support to the team, including handling paperwork, communications, and office operations while keeping sensitive information confidential.

It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in office support who wants to work in a law enforcement setting and values fairness and respect in their work.

The role involves coordinating daily activities and ensuring smooth operations without bias.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education
Four years of office experience in administrative support, including at least one year at an advanced level (equivalent to Secretary 9 or E8) or two years at experienced level (equivalent to Secretary 7 or E7)
Ability to type, compose, and proofread letters, reports, memos, and minutes
Skills in maintaining confidential documents and information
Proficiency in operating standard office equipment and handling telephone calls
Experience with financial reporting, budget preparation, timekeeping, and ordering supplies
Passing pre-employment screening including drug test, criminal history background check, and fingerprint check

Full Job Description

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Provide management assistance to the post commander and administrative/secretarial support to post personnel; coordinate post operations on behalf of commander while maintaining confidentiality with documents and information received at the post; act as liaison between post commander and staff; type/compose letters, memoranda, reports, minutes of meetings, numerical data, incident reports, and dictating records; proofread and correct prepared material; sort and distribute incoming mail; operate standard office equipment; receive/make telephone calls at post; establish and maintain office files, logs, indexes; prepare financial reports; determine needs and order office supplies; oversee timekeeping; track trooper and sergeant overtime; and assist in budget preparation and management. This position must perform functions in a bias free manner.

Position Description

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

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Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.

OR

Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.

Additional Information

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.