Sheriff's Records Officer I

The Position 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. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities 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. Employment Qualifications 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. 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. Application and Testing Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. Employee Benefits At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include dental insurance, vision benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health insurance, health savings account (HSA), life insurance, critical illness, retiree health savings plan (RHSP), deferred compensation. More information can be found on the Benefits website Temporary positions: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. Vacation: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. Holidays: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors. Sick leave: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Tuition Reimbursement: Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. Retirement: The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, Dental Insurance: For more information, visit the Benefits website Life Insurance: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation: A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website Employee Assistance Program: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as legal advice/difficult decisions, marriage or family relationships, financial or credit worries/elder care, alcohol and drug abuse. Wellness Incentive Program: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. Flexible Spending Account: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. Dependent Care Reimbursement Account: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. Medical Reimbursement Account: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. Workers' Compensation: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. GovernmentJobs.com