Kern County

Sheriff's Support Technician - Shift

Kern County  •  $77k - $92k/yr  •  Onsite  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 10138

Department: SHERIFF

Job classification: Sheriff's Support Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry

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.

Full Job Description: Sheriff's Support Technician

For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Cassandra Ramirez at ramirezc@kerncounty.comor call 661-868-3913.

Examples of duties

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.

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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.

Qualifications

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.


For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

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

About Kern County

The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides.

Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most.

We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
kerncounty.com
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