Position Information

Amended: 8/3/22, 11/28/22, 3/29/23, 5/5/23, 5/17/23, 6/5/2023, 9/19/23, 7/30/24

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

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.

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. 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 Records Specialist

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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.

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 Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click here .

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