Computer Forensic Specialist Department Promotional Sheriff

Position Information

This is a Department Promotional examination open only to current eligible employees of the Kern County Sheriffs Office who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): of training education experience interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation oral exam and rating of application.

Should an oral exam be necessary the oral exam will be weighted 100%.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Evidence Technician II in the Kern County classification system.

OR

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework in computer science business law enforcement administration of justice or a related field.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle drivers license is required at time of appointment.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application or have any questions regarding this recruitment you may email Nesrine Annan at or call at .

Full Job Description: Computer Forensics Specialist

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Supplemental

Admittance to the examinationwill 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.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern Countys Sheriffs 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.

This position works within the Kern County Sheriffs Office. For more information about the department please view their website here .

Kern County Sheriffs 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 .

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Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required Experience:

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