Administrative Assistant Specialist - Finance Bureau

Salary : $63,440.00 - $71,760.00 Annually
Location : 6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
Job Type: CIVILIAN
Job Number:
Division/Bureau: Finance Bureau
Section (Cost Center): FINANCE ADMIN
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission:
Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.)

If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.

Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.

The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Forms Required for Application:

RAP BACK

CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description

The Finance Administrative Assistant Specialist provides administrative, clerical, and operational support to the Finance Bureau. This role will support day to day accounting operational functions to include generating reports, coordinating communications, managing document retention, and assisting with the budget process.
General Description of Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to the Finance Bureau Commander

• Prepare and process financial forms and reports as needed or requested

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports

• Coordinate budget preparation activities and monitor budget documentation

• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing files and responding to requests

• Monitor department supplies and manage purchase requests

• Assist the accounts payable function by tracking payments and distributing checks

• General clerical duties to include scanning and managing documents retention
Minimum Requirements

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• 4 years related work experience, or associates degree and 2 years of related work experience.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to interact with sworn and civilian staff, vendors, and external agencies.
Additional Information

Pay Grade 3

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn
* Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

* Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic:
Suncoast Technical College  ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations:
Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the…