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Sheriff's Records Clerk (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Sheriff’s Records Clerk within the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Under general supervision, this incumbent provides difficult, technical, complex or specialized work relating to Sheriff’s department records and associated automated information systems, and performs related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. A positive attitude, outstanding interpersonal skills, organizational skills and a high degree of respect for a strong team environment are must have traits for this position. This position requires knowledge of basic techniques for dealing with the public, both in person and over the telephone; basic law enforcement terminology and processes; organizational techniques, maintaining and researching office files; techniques for eliciting information and dealing with individuals of various socio-economic and ethnic groups. Skill in office administrative or secretarial support work; understanding and following detailed oral and written directions; entering numerical and related information into computer systems with speed and accuracy. Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations; process a high volume of work amid interruptions; and comply with County department and division policies, procedures and regulations. This is only a representative summary of the major duties and abilities for this position.

Minimum: In addition to the above typing requirement, an equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of general office support or secretarial experience is required.
Preferred: Additional college course work with an emphasis in business practices or a related field and additional years of office support experience.
Special Requirements: The ability to work alternate shifts based on the needs of the department. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain valid California Class C driver’s license; successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting; and will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.
Working Conditions: May be required to work alternate shifts based on the needs of the department. Work in situations which involve emergencies and may be stressful.

TO APPLY FOR SHERIFF’S RECORDS CLERK:
Submit an official Yuba County employment application, supplemental questionnaire, personal history statement, copies of valid typing certification (40 Net WPM), license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts, diploma or grade reports to County of Yuba – Human Resources and Organizational Services, 915 Eighth Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Official County applications and materials are available online at www.co.yuba.ca.us or at the Human Resources and Organizational Services Department. Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx