Sheriff's Support Technician - Shift

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County Sheriff’s Office seeks qualified applicants for Sheriff’s Support Technician. The process includes a written exam weighted at 100%, with further evaluation. Applicants must provide a typing certificate of 45 wpm and meet minimum education standards.

Additional requirements include background checks, photo ID, and potential driving eligibility. The county emphasizes equal opportunity and background suitability for service in a public safety environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute.
• Transcription speed of 45 net words per minute may be required.
• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Admittance to the examination requires a government issued photo ID.
• Felony convictions are generally disqualifying; minor offenses may be restricted.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Transcription 45 wpm

English language

Grammar and punctuation

Customer service principles

Basic math concepts

Education

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

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.

Examination

Written Exam (Weight 100%) May include knowledge of standard office procedures, methods and equipment; basic filing and record keeping; English language, grammar and punctuation, customer service principles; basic math concepts and calculations other relevant material.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.

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
• Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute

Some Positions May Require

• Possession of a Valid California Driver's License
• Transcription 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 and attach it with their completed application. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Typing certificates information may be found here.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Sheriff's Support Technician

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.

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.

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