Sheriff's Records Officer I

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/20/26, 8/24/26, 9/21/26, 10/19/26, 11/23/26, 12/21/26 (final) Under supervision, the Sheriff's Records Officer I performs a wide variety of specialized and/or technical law enforcement support duties within the Sheriff's Department. Knowledge of Office practices and procedures Alpha and numeric filing; indexing and sorting documents Basic arithmetic, including percentages, fractions, and decimals Correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling General principles and procedures of recordkeeping Methods of identification and property control Law enforcement computer and communication systems Ability to Follow oral and written procedures and directions Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Read, understand, interpret, and apply law enforcement codes and regulations Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations Establish and maintain effective working relationships Operate office equipment and specialized law enforcement computer systems Maintain accurate records Minimum Qualifications One year of paid, full time work experience performing clerical, general recordkeeping, and/or accounting work, Or One year of paid, full time work experience in a position involving public contact, which included interpreting/clarifying rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. 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 Driver's License: 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 Abilities: 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. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors' Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, 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