Administrative Aide

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Deadline (Open Until Filled)

Open until filled.

Department Name

Tallahassee Police Department

Job Specifications

For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to Administrative Aide

This is administrative work of a paraprofessional nature assisting a department, division, or section director. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs such duties as compiling and analyzing data, assisting in the preparation of budgets and other fiscal reports, maintaining records, and working with other departments and the general public. Additional duties include developing programs, instruction and formats using a microcomputer.

Prepares reports on general and specific subjects as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and three years of clerical or secretarial experience, two years of which must have been at the Clerical Assistant III level or higher. Successfully completed studies beyond the high school level may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours or 720 classroom hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at the Clerical Assistant III level or higher.

Necessary

Special Requirements

Applicants should truthfully complete the Criminal History Questions on the City Employment Application. Any omissions, falsifications, misstatements, or misrepresentations of the information provided may disqualify an applicant. The top applicant chosen for this position will be required to complete and pass a Truth Verification Examination prior to an employment offer being made

Salary Range

$16.1262 to $43.7596/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $22.850/hour.

Driver's License Requirements

Must possess a valid Class-E State driver's license at the time of appointment.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave

* Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans

* Paid holidays

* Tuition reimbursement

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Life and long-term disability insurance

* Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or 2025 Benefits Summary.

Note:

OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs

How To Apply

Visit  click on the 'Apply Today' button, then navigate to 'My Job Applications' icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at .

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Veterans' Preference:

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call Human Resources & Workforce…