What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Specialist 1 position at Department of Public Safety Standards and Training?
Initial Posting Date:
03/16/2026
Application Deadline:
03/31/2026
Agency:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Salary Range:
$3,513 - $4,519
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Office Specialist 1
Job Description:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Reception (Office Specialist 1)
This recruitment is for one (1), regular, part-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is represented by Oregon Public Safety Association. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter for your application to be considered.
What you will be doing:
Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.
The incumbent is expected to perform position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully; engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations; develop good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in cross-divisional group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive, collaborative manner; demonstrate openness to constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance, and contribute to a positive, respectful and productive work atmosphere.
The employee in this position is expected to understand the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives; to promote a discrimination/harassment free work environment and foster and promote a diverse workforce and environment; by recognizing the value of individual and cultural differences; actively working toward achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals; creating a work environment where individuals’ differences are valued; consistently treating customers, stakeholders/partners, co-workers with dignity and respect; soliciting and valuing diverse view points; actively soliciting and engaging diverse groups in program planning and implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An equivalent combination of experience and college coursework or training in a general office occupation.
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About DPSST:
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above-listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.
What's in it for you: (more detailed, standard– Full time)
- Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
- 11 Paid holidays a year
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages. Click hereto visit our full benefits website.
- Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.
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You will be automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating in members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.
- Free parking!
- Onsite Cafeteria
- Onsite wellness options
How to Apply:
- Sign In or Create a Workday Account (Internal employees please use your Workday profile).
- Complete the self-prompted application AND attach your updated resume and cover letter.
- Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered. Cover letter should reference how your experience aligns with the “requested skills/desired attributes.”
- Complete the questionnaire within your application.
- After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. If you need time to locate or order your documents from the VA, please contact the recruiter at the phone number or email under the ‘Need help?’ section below.
Questions/Need Help?
- For questions about the application process, contact Janae Davisjanae.davis@dpsst.oregon.govPlease be sure that you include the job announcement number.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.
Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
DAS Resource Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrcLxShEoao