Sheriff's Records Officer III

The Position

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Advanced principles and procedures of budget preparation and control
• Organizational structure of the Sheriff's Department
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures
• General accounting, financial and statistical recordkeeping
• Basic arithmetic, including percentages, fractions and decimals
• Methods and techniques of conducting analytical studies
• Correct English usage including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Terminology used in law enforcement and the criminal justice system
• County purchasing policies and procedures
• Fixed asset inventory control and space management
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution

• Perform complex budget analysis, preparation, and monitoring
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Read, understand and interpret contract terms and conditions
• Develop regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Write logical, comprehensive, and concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work under stress and time constraints
• Supervise, prioritize, and balance the work of staff to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload
• Train and evaluate staff
• Coordinate and schedule work, assignments, and activities
• Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations
• Read, analyze and interpret data from multiple sources
• Read, understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, law enforcement codes, and ordinances

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time experience in the class of Sheriff's Records Officer II or Administrative Services Officer II in Sacramento County service.

Or

Two years of full-time experience preparing departmental budget; supervising staff; office management in areas such as equipment, supplies, personnel, and contracts; and research, development and implementation of policies, programs, organization and work procedures in Sacramento County service.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Work various shifts to provide 24-7 coverage, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Work in a detention facility and be in direct contact with inmates
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials including bodily fluids
• Work in hot or cold conditions for extended periods of time
• Wear and maintain a designated Sheriff's Department uniform

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.