Senior Sheriff's Records Specialist

Responsibilities and Duties The Senior Sheriff's Records Specialist class performs complex specialized law enforcement clerical support, and/or performs lead duties including, but not limited to, criminal records, warrants, civil process, and inmate booking and processing. This class is used strictly in the Sheriff's Department. Positions in this class vary in actual duties performed depending on the needs of the specific division assigned. Knowledge of Methods of training and assigning work to lower-level employees. Customer service techniques for dealing with people under difficult and/or confrontational situations. Advanced knowledge of clerical, legal, and law enforcement record keeping practices and procedures. Law enforcement and legal terminology. Considerable knowledge of California statutes relating to civil and criminal record keeping procedures and codes, such as California Public Information Act; Code of Civil Procedure; Evidence Code; Penal Code; Vehicle Code; Civil Code; and other regulations relating to law enforcement and court clerical procedures. Legal and law enforcement forms. Proper English grammar, spelling, and usage. Basic math and accounting skills to perform cashiering duties and other calculations. Ability to Provide lead worker direction to staff; schedule, assign, and review work to meet established time requirements and guidelines. Train and cross-train subordinates. Work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Understand, explain, and apply complex judicial and law enforcement terminology, codes, and procedures in relation to record keeping and case files. Review legal and law enforcement documents for correctness, completeness and conformance with requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Operate modern office equipment. Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Minimum Qualifications Type at a rate of not less than 25 net words per minute from clear copy. Either: One year of experience in the class of Sheriff's Records Specialist (Level II) in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience performing records management clerical duties in a law enforcement agency or court setting. 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. Special Requirements Background/Criminal History: Candidates will need to pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Hours of Work: Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours (shifts), holidays, and weekends. Working Conditions: Incumbents may be assigned to a detention/correctional facility (jail) in proximity of inmates, or a division may have contact with inmates. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement 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 County of Sacramento