Sheriff's Records Specialist - Shift - Lake Isabella

Kern County; Lake Isabella (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is recruiting for a clerical position in Lake Isabella, requiring a high school diploma and two years of clerical experience. Candidates must demonstrate a typing speed of 45 net words per minute and be prepared to work various shifts.

Applicants must pass a written exam and a background investigation. The position may include additional pay for evening and night shifts. Kern County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• Two years of clerical experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Typing/keyboarding certification at 45 net words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate knowledge through a written exam on office procedures.
• Work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
• Pass a thorough background investigation and fingerprinting.

Skills

Knowledge of basic office procedures

Typing/keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute

Public relations principles

Computer and associated word processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of clerical experience

Job description

Position Information

This recruitment is for a position that will work in the Lake Isabella area. Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Lake Isabella, or their application will be rejected. Candidates must be willing to travel to this location.

Shift Information

5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.

Examinations

Written Exam (Weight 100%). The exam will evaluate the applicant’s knowledge of basic office procedures and equipment operation; English language, grammar and punctuation; public relations principles; proper telephone etiquette; computer and associated word processing including data entry and retrieval of records and other relevant subjects. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Two years of clerical experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Certification of typing/keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute

Applicants must submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of 45 net words per minute. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission.

Character

Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying and, except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying. Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to pass a background investigation. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post‑offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.