County of Tulare hiring Sheriff's Records Clerk in Visalia, California, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Multiple current vacancies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six (6) months.

DEFINITION To perform a wide variety of clerical duties relating to processing legal and confidential documents within the Sheriff's Records Unit, including filing, reviewing, interpreting, researching, and analyzing documents and records.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by a Supervising Sheriff's Records Clerk.

Typical DutiesReceive legal documents and other correspondence for filing and recording, including warrants, restraining orders, criminal histories, and fingerprint cards; receive and process applications for weapon permits and various County licenses; fingerprint applicants for various permits and licenses; research criminal files for subpoena; process warrants and restraining orders, including typing, inputting data into automated systems, sending teletypes, and routing to appropriate law enforcement agency; research, compile, and analyze statistical and other data for the Department and other public, State and Federal agencies; respond to requests for a variety of information from attorneys, local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies, the general public, and other County departments; review legal documents for completeness and conformity with Government Codes and interpret legal documents-to a limited degree-upon request; determine confidentiality of documents and provide agencies with various reports and information; complete and process documentation of individuals required to register under certain Penal Codes and Health and Safety Codes; collect and process payment for fees; operate a variety of office automation equipment; update and maintain logs, lists, and records; and may train volunteers and new employees assigned to the unit.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a legal office, criminal justice agency, or related field.

Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; math sufficient to perform fractions, decimals and percentages; alphabetical, numerical, and legal filing systems and procedures; more complex legal terminology, documents, and procedures used in County legal or criminal justice departments.

Skill/Ability to: Organize work, set priorities, and work independently on assigned areas; perform work with accuracy and attention to detail; type accurately at 45 corrected WPM, input data and information into automated systems; read, understand, and explain government codes, ordinances, and laws; prepare reports, charts, lists, and other special documents; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; operate office automation and related equipment; communicate with local, State, and Federal agencies, the public, and County departments; work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: Specialized legal secretarial and/or paralegal training.

Additional Information Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 1 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement:

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance:

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. Closing Date/Time: 6/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific