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Sheriff’s Program Technician Jobs in Kern County, CA at Kern County
Title: Sheriff’s Program Technician
Company: Kern County
Location: Kern County, CA
Position Information
Examinations
Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of basic socioeconomic principles; program terminology; applicable programs; customer service principles; community resources; basic mathematical principles; alphabetical and chronological filing methods; applicable policies and procedures, public relations and public speaking methods; and telephone etiquette.
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, AND two (2) years of education, training and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying related work experience may include, verifying documents to determine eligibility for benefits, social services and/or employment; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; providing administrative support in a law enforcement agency in a clerical capacity, interviewing clients and providing program information to the public.
Additional Requirements
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Applicants will be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please ensure all applicable certificates are attached to your application by the filing deadline. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application or have any questions, you may e-mail Nesrine Annan at [email protected] or call at 661-868-3108.
Full Job Description for: Sheriff's Program Technician
About Kern County
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.
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.
