Sheriff's Records Unit Supervisor - Kern County : Job Details

Amended: 5/5/23 This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Examination:

Performance Exam (Weight 100%): This exam will evaluate the applicants skills in information analysis and written communication and may be administered on a computer.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a performance examination. Should a performance examination be necessary, the performance examination will be weighted at 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Four years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including two years as a Sheriff's Records Supervisor 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.
• Possession of a Valid California Driver's License may be required upon appointment for some positions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• POST Supervisory Certification.
• Public Records Act Certification.
• POST Basic Records Certification.
• CLETS Full Access Trainer Certification.

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate, issued within the last two years, verifying a speed of 50 net words per minute and attach it with their completed application. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission.

Full Job Description for: Sheriff's Records Unit Supervisor 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.

High Performance Culture 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.

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.

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. Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code. 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. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program.

For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program.

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.

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