Executive Assistant

City of Countryside

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.countryside-il.org

Email:

• HR@countryside-il.org

Application Deadline:

• 09/08/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• $62,673 - $86,801, commensurate with qualifications and experience

  Plus excellent benefits

Sworn:

• 24

Population:

• 6,420

Position Details

City of Countryside

Executive Assistant – Police Department

Description:

The City of Countryside is seeking an Executive Assistant in the Police Department.

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, this individual is responsible for a variety of confidential and diverse administrative, secretarial, and clerical activities that support the overall mission of the department. This person reports directly to the Chief of Police.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a highly motivated self-starter, with the ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• assist the Chief of Police with correspondence, memos and reports
• prepare purchase orders
• process invoices
• inventory and ordering of office supplies
• maintain department personnel records
• prepare personnel paperwork
• maintain and update department’s website
• coordinate community programs
• attend meetings and prepare minutes
• The nature of the work performed requires a professional manner in all dealings with the public and department staff.
• Successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, math proficiency, and the ability to research, compile and analyze data.
• Work requires the exercise of considerable judgment, initiative, flexibility, and discretion.
• Required technical skills include:
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of 60 hours of college coursework
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or five years of administrative experience at the executive level in the private or public sector 

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references along with a completed City of Countryside Employment Application to:

HR@countryside-il.org

The application can be obtained at the City’s website:

www.countryside-il.org

Closing date to apply for this position:

4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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