What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Support Specialist - Department Promotional - Sheriff position at Kern County?
This is a Department Promotional examination open only to current eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriff's Office who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, written exam and rating of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND three years of progressively responsible clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to the area of assignment, including one year of experience as a Sheriff's Support Technician or its equivalent OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 50 net words per minute
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some Positions May Require:
- Possession of a Valid California Driver's License
- Transcription speed of 50 net words per minute
APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH a copy of their typing certificate, verifying a typing speed of fifty (50) net words per minute, to their application. Certificates must have been issued within the last two years and must conform to the testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Go to the Human Resources website for information about where to obtain a certificate.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to annann@kerncounty.com.
Full Job Description For: Sheriff's Support Specialist 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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Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
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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.
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.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
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. 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.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $3,468 - $4,145
