Seattle Police Department · 4 hours ago
Executive Assistant - BU
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Deputy Chief of Police. The role involves providing high-level executive support, managing schedules, travel arrangements, and preparing reports in a dynamic and confidential environment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as the confidential assistant to the Deputy Chief
Manage the Deputy Chief’s calendar and ensure they are fully informed and prepared for meetings and deadlines
Manage all travel arrangements for the Deputy Chief while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic environment of shifting priorities and constant change in a collaborative team environment
Independently manage research, compile, and prepare weekly reports that include all the bureaus and units under the command of the Deputy Chief
Track bureau deployments, overtime usage and travel training funds
Manage and report on the bureau’s budget
Write and review correspondences for the Deputy Chief’s signature
Attend meetings as requested to take minutes and ensure that discussion items are coordinated and has follow-up action
Independently research, analyze, report and draft responses for the Deputy Chief
Manage personnel movement within the Bureau using the Employee Management Tracking System (EMT) and the Police Employees Management System (PEDS)
Manage special assignments for the Deputy Chief
Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience as an administrative staff assistant, administrative staff analyst, budget analyst or a related field and a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)
Must pass a Seattle Police Department background investigation
Must have a valid Driver's license
Must perform work on-site
Preferred
Experience providing direct, independent, and high-level support to one or more executives
Master at independently solving problems
Strategic thinker that takes initiative
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with constantly changing priorities
Excellent organizational management, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently
Effective oral and written communication
Strong work ethic
Experience working with highly confidential information
Excellent computer skills, specifically with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents