OAG - Criminal Investigations | Administrative Assistant III

The Criminal Investigations Divisions of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) are seeking an Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative support or technical program assistance work for the Professional Standards Unit, Law Enforcement Division. Work involves dissemination of information, maintain filing systems, data entry and administrative support work. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: administrative support, clerical work, customer service, general office, secretarial work, or legal support

Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: administrative support, clerical work, customer service, general office, secretarial work, or legal support;

may substitute a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Communicating with investigators and personnel from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

• Skill in using Microsoft Office to include excel
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service

• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%

To work with multiple Criminal Justice Organizations

Notary Public and CJIS certification

Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish