Sheriff's Records Specialist - Shift - Lake Isabella

Kern County; California; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County invites applications for the Sheriff’s Records Specialist in the Lake Isabella area. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Candidates must be willing to work in Lake Isabella and travel as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, two years clerical experience, and typing at 45 net words per minute. The examination process will cover basic office procedures, English grammar and data entry; successful applicants will undergo background

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process sheriff's records in a secure, accurate manner.

Skills

Clerical experience

Typing 45 WPM

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Continuous Recruitment

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Location

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%) will be conducted for evaluating the applicants 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.

Additional Requirements

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 and attach it with their completed application.

Character: Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony law 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.

Job Description

Sheriff's Records Specialist

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset: We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Application and Examination Requirements

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.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Equal Opportunity

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