ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 - Certification Investigations Division

Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Natural Resources

Administration

King County, WA, USA

Posted on Aug 6, 2026

Description

The duty station for this position is in King County, therefore the incumbent will receive 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed above.
The Opportunity:
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a customer service focused and detail-driven Administrative Assistant 3 to support our Certification Investigation Division. This position provides vital administrative support to ensure investigations are organized, tracked, and completed in compliance with Bureau procedures and state law. In addition, the incumbent responds to law enforcement agency inquiries regarding case status and procedures. If serving as the organizational backbone of an extremely busy team of investigators dedicated to upholding integrity in law enforcement across the state sounds exciting to you and you meet the requirements listed below, we invite you to apply!


The Benefits:
WSCJTC offers outstanding benefits, choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, and flexible/compressed work schedules.

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Duties

Duties for this position include (but are not limited to):

  • Create, track, and maintain complaints. This includes monitoring all cases in intake review and the investigative queue, and requesting files.
  • Review investigative documents and files for accuracy.
  • Review cases and Investigative Reports for compliance with procedures, including conflicts checks, prior to administrative review.
  • Communicate with law enforcement agencies, including chief executives, managers, and supervisors regarding pending cases, including case status and Bureau procedures.
  • Assist in requesting, tracking, receiving, and filing case-related documents.
  • Track cases for review/follow-up/administrative review and approval.
  • Create and maintain reports and lists related to investigations for the Division managers.
  • Assist Division staff with records organization and retention according to the retention schedule.
  • Complete administrative functions that support Bureau operations and ensure compliance with state and agency policies and procedures.
  • Create and maintain case lists for agency employee investigations (case numbers only) and Basic Training Division recruit investigations.
  • Participate in investigative meetings and track action items.
  • Prepare and draft correspondence and other documents for review, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with agency standards.
  • Assist with internal audits.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • High school graduation or GED and three years of progressively responsible experience in administrative work – OR – formal education will substitute year-for-year for experience with coursework in criminal justice, paralegal studies, communication, political science, or public administration or similar degree plan.
  • Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe PDF software.
  • Demonstrated experience providing high level customer service.
  • Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written, presentation, and listening skills essential for decision making and problem solving.
  • An understanding/knowledge of current law enforcement and social justice climate
  • Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to internally and externally following the WSCJTC’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Experience in positions requiring multi-tasking, following timelines and deadlines, showing initiative, and working independently and as a contributing professional member of a team.
  • Efficient use of work time, equipment, and resources.
  • Well organized with strict attention to detail.
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on criminal justice, paralegal studies, communication, political science, public administration or similar degree plan.
  • Previous administrative experience within state or local government agencies.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.


To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your online application:

  • A chronological Resume outlining your experience to date;
  • A Letter of Interest detailing your qualifications, and why you believe you are the best person for this role; and
  • A minimum of three (3) professional references who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.
We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Veteran's Preference
Applicants who meet the required qualifications for the position and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Applications from this posting may be used for up to 60 days to fill future vacancies.

Contact Us:
If you have questions, please contact
humanresources@cjtc.wa.gov.

WSCJTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSCJTC does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.