Sheriff’s Records Unit Supervisor
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
This is the third level of the Sheriff’s Records classification series. The Sheriff’s Records Unit Supervisor is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Records Supervisor by its full supervisory responsibility. Incumbents perform specialized support functions requiring in-depth knowledge and experience in the Records Section and provide direct support to high-level management.
- Plans, organizes and supervises records staff
- Performs highly technical and specialized administrative work within the Sheriff’s Office assigned to Substations, County jail facilities, or Records
- May be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime and in outlying County areas
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 4 years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including 2 years as a Sheriff’s Records Supervisor OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 50 net wpm within the last 2 years
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required upon appointment for some positions
Salary
- $4,103.00 – $4,903.00 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Sheriff’s Records Supervisor
Job Description
Under direction, supervises assigned shift; trains staff in functions of the records section; performs specialized technical work within the Sheriff’s Office assigned to Substations, County jail facilities or Records; interacts with incarcerated persons, provides assistance to the public and other branches of law enforcement.
This is the second level of the Sheriff’s Records classification series. The Sheriff’s Records Supervisor is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Records Specialist by its supervisory responsibility for an assigned shift. Incumbents serve as a technical resource and provide specialized support activities requiring extensive knowledge and experience analyzing complex information and data.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.
- Three years of clerical experience including one year of experience as a Sheriff’s Records Specialist OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 50 net words per minute.
- Possession of a Valid California Driver’s License is required upon appointment for some positions.
Salary
- $21.42 – $25.60 Hourly
- $1,713.69 – $2,048.31 Biweekly
- $3,713.00 – $4,438.00 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Incentives
- 5% additional pay for evening shift work
- 7.5% additional pay for night shift work
Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Sheriff’s Records Specialist
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
This is the entry-level of the Sheriff’s Records classification series. Incumbents gather and inspect local, state, and federal criminal history; apply penal codes, rules and regulations accordingly. The Sheriff’s Records Specialist is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Records Supervisor, which supervises and performs specialized support activities requiring extensive knowledge and experience in the area of assignment.
- Performs technical support functions required to research and process law enforcement records within the Sheriff’s Office assigned to Substations, County jail facilities, or Records, which may include: interacting with incarcerated persons, criminal database verification, and providing assistance to the public and other branches of law enforcement
- Performs highly technical and specialized administrative work within the Sheriff’s Office assigned to Substations, County jail facilities, or Records
- May be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays and may be required to work overtime and in outlying County areas
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 2 years of clerical experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net wpm within the last 2 years
- Must pass a written exam
Salary
- $3,361.00 – $4,016.00 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Incentives
- 5% additional pay for evening shift work
- 7.5% additional pay for night shift work
Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Sheriff’s Support Specialist
Job Description
Under supervision, performs a wide variety of clerical support services to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, which may include: interacting with incarcerated persons, criminal database verification, providing assistance to the public and other branches of law enforcement and supervising employees in lower levels of the Sheriff’s Support series.
This is the second level of the Sheriff’s Support classification series. The Sheriff’s Support Specialist is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Support Technician by its supervisory role and specialized support activities requiring extensive knowledge and experience in the area of assignment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
- 3 years of progressively responsible clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to the area of assignment, including one year of experience as a Sheriff’s Support Technician or its equivalent OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 50 net wpm within the last 2 years
- Must pass a written exam
Salary
- $18.85 – $22.52 Hourly
- $1,507.77 – $1,801.92 Biweekly
- $3,266.84 – $3,904.16 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Sheriff’s Support Technician
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
This is the entry level of the Sheriff’s Support classification series. Incumbents are expected to develop independent judgment to perform duties within standardized and established policies. Incumbents will be required to develop an understanding of technical subject matter unique to the work. Incumbents gather and inspect local, state and federal criminal history; apply penal codes, rules and regulations accordingly. The Sheriff’s Support Technician is distinguished from the Sheriff’s Support Specialist, which performs specialized support activities requiring knowledge and experience in the area of assignment.
- Performs a wide variety of clerical support services to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, which may include: interacting with incarcerated persons, criminal database verification and providing assistance to the public and other branches of law enforcement
- Depending on incumbents may be required to work any shift, weekends, and holidays and may be required to work overtime and in outlying County areas
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net wpm within the last 2 years
- Must pass a background check
Salary
- $2,956.68 – $3,533.51 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Incentives
- 5% additional pay for evening shift work
- 7.5% additional pay for night shift work
Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Deputy Coroner
Job Description
Under supervision to investigate and report on cases of death which fall within the jurisdiction of the Coroner’s Office. Conducts investigations to determine mode, manner, cause of death and identity of decedents; checks medical records and other sources to gather information necessary to ascertain cause of death; requests various specialists such as toxicologists, bacteriologists and other skilled persons to aid in arriving at cause of death within defined procedural limits; cooperates with all law enforcement agencies in obtaining evidence in cases of violent death.
Requirements
The equivalent of two (2) years of full time, paid investigative experience which provides knowledge of investigative principles and techniques.
Successful completion of Penal Code Section 832 course, prior to employment; or, successful completion no later than the first anniversary of employment as a Deputy Coroner. Employment beyond the one year probationary period is contingent upon completion of the Penal Code Section 832 course and satisfactory work performance.
Applicants must successfully complete a firearms course as prescribed by the Sheriff-Coroner within the one year probationary period. Applicants are required to qualify and carry a firearm.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Physical Examination: A rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required.
Minimum Age: 21 years of age by the final filing date.
Salary
- $30.27 – $36.18 Hourly
- $2,421.64 – $2,894.08 Biweekly
- $5,246.89 – $6,270.51 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred compensation
Maintenance Plumber
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
- Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing, water and sewer systems in county buildings and facilities
- Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to septic systems, water heaters, pumps, heat exchangers, air handlers and other plumbed appliances and equipment
- Installs wash basins, urinals, toilet bowls and toilet tanks and other plumbing fixtures
- Installs insulation and protection of hot and cold water piping; operates machine to cut, ream and thread pipe
- Solders and seal flosses copper pipe and fittings
- Operates drain cleaning equipment, such as snakes, hydrostatic jet stream, etc.
- Installs, repairs and maintains steam, condensate, natural gas and air line systems
- Reads blueprints and computes material lists
- Estimates time and materials needed to perform a job
- Determines what modifications in plans will be necessary when problems arise while completing a plumbing projects
- Picks up building and plumbing materials for jobs from retailers and other off-site locations, as necessary
Requirements
- 4 years of experience performing carpentry work under a journey-level plumber OR an approved apprenticeship certificate
- Possession of a valid Class III California Driver’s License at time of appointment
Salary
- $3,909.34 – $4,672.03 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred Compensation
Identification Technician I/II
Job Description
Closing date: 1/23/24
Identity Technician I
This is the trainee level of the Identification Technician series. Incumbents work under close supervision while developing the skills required for the fully qualified working level. After one year of experience as an Identification Technician I, an individual is eligible to be considered for promotion to Identification Technician II. Promotions are considered on a merit basis subject to recommendation by the department head and approval of the Director of Personnel.
Identity Tech II
This is the journey level of the Identification Technician series. This class is distinguished from Identification Technician I by responsibility for the full range of identification technician duties independent of direct supervision. Incumbents act in a lead capacity and assist in orientation and training of new employees in the classification of Identification Technician I.
Requirements
Examination:
Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of identification and classification, visual comparisons, reading comprehension, public relations and other relevant subjects. Written Exam: January 31, 2023
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Level I: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Level II: One (1) year of experience equivalent to Identification Technician I in the Kern County classification system.
Salary
- $19.52 – $25.77 Hourly
- $1,561.34 – $2,061.67 Biweekly
- $3,382.90 – $4,466.95 Monthly
Level I: $1,561.34 – $1,865.95; bi-weekly
Level II: $1,725.11 – $2,061.67; bi-weekly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred Compensation
Incentives
- 5% additional pay for evening shift work
- 7.5% additional pay for night shift work
Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Groundskeeper
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
Under supervision, to perform routine gardening and grounds work in maintaining lawns, parks and other landscaped areas; and to do other related work as required.
Groundskeeper is an entry level classification, typically requiring close supervision.
Requirements
Examinations:
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant’s knowledge of the basic principles of operation of a gasoline powered engine, knowledge of good public relations practices; knowledge of common garden tools; knowledge of common hand tools; ability to read and follow instructions as written in equipment manuals; ability to recognize unsafe equipment and unsafe conditions; ability to operate equipment which requires the shifting of gears; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to recognize the need for watering and to determine the amount of water required; ability to lift or move heavy objects.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
Any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of the basic principles of operation of a gasoline powered engine, knowledge of good public relations practices; knowledge of common garden tools; knowledge of common hand tools; ability to read and follow instructions as written in equipment manuals; ability to recognize unsafe equipment and unsafe conditions; ability to operate equipment which requires the shifting of gears; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to recognize the need for watering and to determine the amount of water required; ability to lift or move heavy objects.
Possession of a Valid Class California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License prior to the time of appointment.
Salary
- $15.52 – $18.54 Hourly
- $1,241.24 – $1,483.40 Biweekly
- $2,689.35 – $3,214.03 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred Compensation
Aircraft Pilot
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitment position.
Under direction, operates a rotary-wing and/or fixed-wing aircraft in support of law enforcement operations, search-and-rescue operations, marijuana eradication, surveillance operations and surveillance operations.
Aircraft pilots may fly in urban, desert, and mountainous environments in support of law enforcement operations; may be required to work shifts of varying durations and days as needed; may be required to instruct non-aviation personnel on the safety principles to be observed while working on or around aircraft.
Requirements
Examination:
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.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND the following certifications/licenses:
- Valid and current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate issued by an authorized medical examiner (AME).
- Valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
AND
Option I:
Required helicopter flight experience:
- FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating.
- Minimum 2000 hours PIC Helicopter flight time
- Minimum 500 hours in medium (Type 2) turbine powered helicopters.
- Minimum 500 hours PIC in mountainous terrain, routinely making takeoffs and landings to unimproved landing areas at density altitudes exceeding 4500’ MSL.
- Night Vision Goggle endorsement with a minimum of 200 hours PIC flight time utilizing Night Vision Goggle devices.
- Minimum 500 hours PIC performing low-level missions in law-enforcement patrol, search and rescue, vertical reference operations over mountainous or forested areas, or comparable fire service or military operations.
Desired Helicopter Flight Experience
- Certified Flight Instructor with Rotorcraft-Helicopter endorsement
- Night Vision Goggle Instructor endorsement
- Vertical reference and external load operations experience
- UH-1H or other similar Bell Helicopter
OR
Option II:
Required Fixed-Wing experience:
- FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot with Airplane-Multi Engine Land (AMEL) rating.
- Airplane Instrument Rating.
- Minimum 1500 hours PIC Airplane.
- Minimum 200 hours in PIC Category and Class (ASEL or AMEL).
- Minimum 100 hours of PIC night flight time.
- Minimum 75 hours of PIC flight time solely by reference to instruments (actual/simulated).
Desired Fixed-Wing Experience:
- Certified Flight Instructor Airplane
- Instrument Flight Instructor Airplane (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
Physical Examination: In addition to requiring a Class II Medical Certificate, a rigid medical examination by the County Physician is required. The examination includes spine and chest x-rays, blood chemistry and electro-cardiograph tests. Weight must be proportionate to height and age.
Vision: 20-100 uncorrected in each eye, corrected to 20-20, no color deficiency. No permanent or progressive eye abnormalities.
Hearing: No hearing deficiency.
Character: Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony law violations will be disqualifying, and, except for a limited number of traffic offenses, misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application.
Salary
- $39.43 – $47.12 Hourly
- $3,154.40 – $3,769.60 Biweekly
- $6,834.53 – $8,167.47 Monthly
Benefits
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
- 3 Days of Paid Winter Recess Leave
- Up to 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Per Year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Deferred Compensation