MCSO Office Assistant Senior

Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range: $27.64 - $33.85 Hourly

Department: Sheriff

Job Type: Regular Represented

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March 05, 2026

Join the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and become part of a dynamic team where your commitment to justice and community safety can make a real difference. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to serving the community, passionate about helping others and inspired by a strong sense of purpose. MCSO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and investing in professional development opportunities throughout your career.

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Are you an organized individual who has an eye for detail and enjoys working with people in a fast‑paced environment? Do you want to do work that makes a difference in your community? The unique, important and varied responsibilities of this position could be a good fit for you.

Our Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Unit is currently looking to fill one (1) Office Assistant Senior position. Office Assistant Seniors require strong administrative skills and the ability to work efficiently and accurately with confidential and sensitive information. These positions also serve and interact with the public through written and in‑person communication.

Apply as soon as possible! We anticipate keeping this recruitment open for two (2) weeks but may close this recruitment early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Facilitate the issuance of Concealed Handgun Licenses to applicants currently residing in Multnomah County and Washington State.
• Perform background checks on all applicants (new/renewal/transfer/transfer‑renewal/reinstatement). Also perform background checks on Court Access Court Pass applicants.
• Provide support to the public by answering phones, processing applicants (fingerprints, checking paperwork, collecting payments, taking pictures). Fingerprinting members of the public is a required job function, so the incumbent must be comfortable working in this capacity.
• Perform clerical duties such as scanning/indexing applications, opening mail/applications, making/rescheduling appointments, processing address changes.
• Revoke permits on notification of arrest (type letter, etc.); enter court ordered gun prohibitions in LEDS.

MCSO and Multnomah County are committed to the diversity of our workforce and our strength lies in the perspectives our employees bring to their work. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQIA+ community members. Together, MCSO and Multnomah County promotes inclusion, equity and fairness where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Education/ Training:
  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of clerical and/or data entry experience dealing directly with the public is required.
• Must pass a background investigation which includes a criminal records and employment references check.

• Customer service experience in high volume environments where communication skills, empathy and patience are required to achieve the goals of customers within the mission of the agency or company.
• Additional clerical, legal clerical, or administrative training.
• Experience providing professional customer service to diverse communities.
• Experience working with high level confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Ability to work together as a team under pressure with time sensitivity.
• Experience using standard Microsoft applications and…