Financial Office Professional I/II (Public Safety)

County of Santa Barbara; California; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office as a Financial Office Professional. This entry-level position offers a chance to grow in a rewarding career, handling accounting and financial management tasks while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and proficient in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for advancement are available within the County's financial career path.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounting, budgeting, and financial management procedures.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Includes accounting duties such as accounts payable/receivable and journal entries.
• Processing accounts payable and creating purchase orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem Solving

Education

California Class C Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you have an interest in working with a Public Service agency by assisting departments that protect and serve our community?

Are you looking to start an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career?

Come join our team at the County of Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office with the chance to Make a Difference!

Positions and Compensation

• Financial Office Professional I: Hourly rate of $22.99 - $27.64, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.
• Financial Office Professional II: Hourly rate of $28.97 - $35.05, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.

Candidates may be hired at the I or II level depending on their qualifications and the department's needs. Employees hired at the FOP I level can progress to FOP II after completing required training, meeting qualifications, and demonstrating satisfactory performance, typically within one year.

Career Development

The FOP I position is a gateway to the County’s advanced financial career path, allowing growth to FOP II and Senior roles as experience increases.

Position Description

This entry-level fiscal role involves accounting, budgeting, and financial management procedures, along with fiscal record keeping, clerical tasks, and more, depending on department needs.

Vacancies and Location

We are accepting applications to establish an employment list for current and future vacancies in the Sheriff’s Office, and potentially the Probation Department. The list will be used to fill positions at various locations throughout Santa Barbara County, and candidates must be willing to accept any assignment.

Benefits

To learn more about County benefits, visit the links below:

• Health Benefits and Wellness
• Compensation Summary

Retirement plans and additional benefits information are also available through the provided links.

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good time management, self-motivated
• Professionalism, effective communication
• Quick learner, able to prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Independent and team-oriented
• Detail-oriented and accurate

Department Duties

Sheriff’s Office

Includes accounting duties such as accounts payable/receivable, petty cash, journal entries, deposits, management reports, and customer service.

Probation Department

Includes processing accounts payable, creating purchase orders, client payments, contract monitoring, and customer service with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Competencies

• Mathematical skills, data entry accuracy
• Computer skills: MS Office, email, data entry
• Effective communication, customer service
• Organization, confidentiality, problem-solving skills

Additional Qualifications

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License
• Work shifts and weekends may be required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish may be preferred and tested
• Uniforms may be required for some positions

Application & Selection Process

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaires
2. Complete Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
3. Pass online Excel assessment
4. Pass online Financial Office Professional exam

Applicants must meet minimum scores and requirements, with veteran preference points applicable. The process involves multiple steps with notifications via email.

Additional Information

Includes background checks, polygraph, drug testing, and a one-year probation period. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Application deadline: 05/20/25 at 5:00 PM PST. For questions, contact Ms. Ryan at [e-mail].