Sheriff's Records Specialist Level I/II

About the Role The Sheriff's Records Specialist class performs specialized technical clerical support duties in relation to law enforcement—including criminal records, warrants, civil process, and inmate booking and processing. Responsibilities vary by division. Knowledge Office practices and procedures Law enforcement and court forms and reports Legal terminology for law enforcement, judicial work and clerical procedures required under regulations Clerical, law enforcement, and court record‑keeping procedures Understanding of California statutes relating to civil and criminal record keeping, including the California Public Information Act, Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Evidence Code, Code of Civil Procedures, Civil Code and related regulations Modern office equipment and technology English grammar, spelling, and usage Principles and practices of customer service Basic math and accounting for cashiering duties and other calculations Ability Perform law enforcement and civil clerical work requiring independent judgment and accuracy Elicit information from department personnel, outside agencies, persons in custody and the general public Understand, interpret, explain, and apply legal codes and procedures Exercise judgment, tact, and common sense when assisting law enforcement and court personnel and the public on records questions Work independently and effectively within established guidelines Follow oral and written instructions Establish and maintain effective working relationships needed for work assignments Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Utilize time-management and multi-tasking capabilities Work effectively under time deadlines Learn specialized computer functions and programs Use telephone equipment and radio/telephone Minimum Qualifications Type at a rate of not less than 25 net words per minute from clear copy (typing certificate must be submitted with application) Either: one year of experience as an Office Assistant (Level II) in Sacramento County service Or: two years of general clerical experience Full‑time paid experience is required unless volunteer experience is specifically stated as acceptable Part‑time paid experience may be pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements Special Requirements Criminal history and background check—security clearance investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Willingness to work irregular hours (shifts), holidays, and weekends May be assigned to a detention or correctional facility or a division that may have contact with inmates Probationary period of six (6) months Equal Opportunity Employer We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit Reasonable Accommodation Requests – Job Applicant Instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sacramento County, CA